Deepika Padukone will apparently play Suhana Khan’s character mother in the forthcoming movie “King” directed by Siddharth Anand. The casting is in line with Deepika’s past performances of a mother to characters played by Shah Rukh Khan in “Jawan” (2023). And Ranbir Kapoor in “Brahmastra: Part 1 — Shiva” (2022).
Fan Reactions
- Some have complained about Deepika being stereotyped into motherly characters, citing the prevalence of such roles in recent movies.
- Social media comments express a wish to see her play a variety of roles, with comments such as “Deepika in her mother era” and calls for her to play full-fledged starring roles.
Film Details
- Title: King
- Director: Siddharth Anand
- Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and allegedly Deepika Padukone
- Production Houses: Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix
- Shooting Schedule: To start in March 2025 with a 6 to 7-month schedule
- Release Date: Targeting 2026
The film will have high-octane action sequences, with pre-production work including international location hunting as well as working with celebrated stunt directors.
As the project goes on, fans are looking forward to how Deepika’s character will be depicted and if it will provide a new take on her acting capabilities.
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