Overview
- Reports on May 20 said Deepika Padukone wrapped a major shooting schedule for Siddharth Anand’s film King in Cape Town and then flew back to India to resume other commitments.
- Days after returning, leaked behind-the-scenes video from a Bengaluru commercial shoot showing the visibly pregnant actor was widely shared on fan pages and social media.
- Several outlets reported the Bengaluru shoot was for Hilton, where Deepika is a global ambassador, but that specific client attribution is described in the coverage as not fully independently verified.
- King remains a high-profile production produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures with a star-studded cast and a planned release set for December 24, 2026.
- Leaked footage from both the Cape Town and Bengaluru sets prompted public reaction and a response from director Siddharth Anand, and the attention raises questions about set security, promotional timing and how Deepika will manage work through her pregnancy.