Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone are once again teaming up on-screen for Siddharth Anand’s upcoming action thriller King—and this time, Deepika is expected to play a cameo role that adds emotional weight to the story. According to PeepingMoon, she will reportedly portray the mother of Suhana Khan’s character in the film, marking yet another maternal role for the actress following her recent trend of playing key mother figures in major films.
Deepika previously played:
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Shah Rukh Khan’s mother in Jawan (2023),
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Ranbir Kapoor’s mother in Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva (2022), and
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Kalki’s mother in Kalki 2898 AD (2024).
This upcoming cameo in King continues that trajectory, but with a unique twist—she’ll be playing mother to Suhana Khan in her theatrical debut, making the on-screen dynamics even more intriguing. While SRK and Deepika are not confirmed to share extensive screen time this time around, their connection in the storyline still adds star power.
King will mark SRK and Deepika’s sixth collaboration after:
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Om Shanti Om (2007)
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Chennai Express (2013)
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Happy New Year (2014)
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Pathaan (2023)
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Jawan (2023)
This will also be their third consecutive project together, and buzz suggests that they might reunite again in 2026 for Pathaan 2 under the YRF Spy Universe.
Also joining the cast is Abhay Verma, who gained popularity with Munjya earlier this year. The film is expected to go on floors between May and June 2025, with a 2026 theatrical release in sight. Given the creative energy of Siddharth Anand (Pathaan, War), King promises slick action, high-stakes drama, and potentially a powerful emotional thread tied to Deepika’s character.
Looks like SRK’s next phase is building not just cinematic universes, but also legacy vibes—with Suhana and Deepika in pivotal roles.
