Siddharth Anand breaks silence on leaked pictures of Shahrukh-Deepika from King’s shoot
Director Siddharth Anand reacts to leaked pictures and videos from the Kings’ South Africa schedule. The film, directed by Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, is scheduled to release on December 24.

Filmmaker Siddharth Anand has reacted after pictures and videos surfaced from the sets of King Were leaked online. On Friday, the director shared a statement on social media asking fans not to post or circulate any leaked content from the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer.
The message says that the team is working around the clock to deliver the best cinematic experience. It also asked the audience to wait for the film’s surprises to unfold in the intended manner.
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The appeal came after photos from the film’s South African schedule surfaced online. In the leaked visuals, Shahrukh and Deepika Padukone are seen walking hand in hand while shooting a song sequence. The photos quickly spread across social media platforms and prompted a flood of reactions from fans.
Fans urged not to share leaked scenes
“A request to all fans. Please do not post or broadcast any leaked multimedia from the sets of King. The team is working around the clock to ensure the best cinematic experience for everyone. Let’s wait for the surprises and assets to unfold on the big screen as the team of King originally intended. Thank you for your love, support and collaboration,” the statement released on Friday read.
pic.twitter.com/sTvx9IP4w3– Siddharth Anand (@justSidAnand) 1 May 2026
The reaction comes amid growing online attention around the film, which is one of the most awaited titles headlined by Shah Rukh Khan.
Images from South Africa event spread online
The leaked photos appear to be from King’s ongoing Cape Town schedule. It is not clear when exactly these were taken.
In the pictures, Deepika is seen in a floral-print gown on the set. Shahrukh is seen next to her in an unbuttoned printed shirt and salt-and-pepper hair, while crew members are seen around him.
Fans reacted strongly to the scenes. One described the frame as resembling a Renaissance painting, while others praised the pair’s style, chemistry and screen presence. Some also said that Deepika looked different in the frame, while others praised Shah Rukh’s look and compared it to his look in the film. young And Pathan.
More information about the film
Apart from Shahrukh and Deepika, the film also stars Suhana Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Jackie Shroff, Raghav Juyal and Abhay Verma in lead roles.
Directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, King Will be released in theaters on 24th December.