Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone are all set to reunite on camera once again. According to a new report, the two stars will begin shooting a grand song sequence for their upcoming film King in Mumbai on October 26, and preparations for the week-long schedule are already underway.
The musical number is expected to be one of the biggest set pieces of the film, with choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant leading the sequence and the film’s entire ensemble cast reportedly taking part. The shoot marks yet another chapter in one of Bollywood’s most loved on-screen partnerships.
A grand song, a week-long shoot
As per a report by Variety India, the song will be filmed over the course of a week in Mumbai. Earlier reports had suggested the makers might travel to South Africa for the sequence, but the latest update says the team has decided to film it in the city instead, with extensive arrangements being made ahead of the shoot.
Vaibhavi Merchant, who previously choreographed Shah Rukh in Jawan, will oversee the number. The song will reportedly mark her eighth collaboration with the superstar. Details like the song’s title, composer and other creative collaborators have not been confirmed yet.
- Shoot start: October 26, Mumbai
- Duration: One week
- Choreographer: Vaibhavi Merchant (her eighth collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan)
- Cast on set: The film’s entire ensemble expected to feature in the number
One of Bollywood’s favourite pairings
King will mark the sixth time Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone share the screen. Their partnership began with Farah Khan’s Om Shanti Om in 2007, which was Deepika’s Hindi cinema debut. They reunited in Chennai Express (2013) and Happy New Year (2014), and then set the box office alight with Pathaan and a special appearance in Jawan, both in 2023.
That track record is exactly why fans are already excited. Every one of their collaborations so far has arrived with a song that became a chartbuster, and expectations from the King number are naturally sky-high.
Deepika returns to the sets
The schedule also marks Deepika Padukone’s return to film sets after welcoming her second daughter with husband Ranveer Singh. The couple’s second daughter was born on September 19, 2026, and on October 20 they revealed her name as Devi Padukone Singh, sharing a family photograph featuring both their daughters on social media. The couple are already parents to their elder daughter, Dua, born on September 8, 2024.
For Deepika to jump straight into a large-scale song shoot weeks after delivery says a lot about how central this sequence is to the film.
What is King about?
Directed by Siddharth Anand, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Sujoy Ghosh, Suresh Nair and Sagar Pandya, King is one of the most anticipated films on the 2026 calendar. The action entertainer features an ensemble cast led by Shah Rukh Khan, with his daughter Suhana Khan set to make her theatrical debut in the project.
Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Jackie Shroff, Raghav Juyal, Arshad Warsi and Abhay Verma are also part of the cast. The film is backed by Gauri Khan, Siddharth Anand and Mamta Anand under the banners of Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, and is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on December 24, 2026, in the Christmas window.
Frequently asked questions
When will Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone shoot the King song?
The song shoot is reportedly scheduled to begin in Mumbai on October 26, 2026, and run for about a week.
Who is choreographing the song?
Vaibhavi Merchant. The number will mark her eighth collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan.
How many times have SRK and Deepika worked together?
King is their sixth on-screen collaboration, after Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Pathaan and Jawan.
When does King release?
The film is slated to hit cinemas on December 24, 2026.
As the cameras roll on October 26, Informeia will keep you posted on everything from the sets of King.
