Deepika Padukone is presently among the most desired actresses of Bollywood, with a succession of extremely awaited projects in her pipeline. Although she was initially supposed to act along with Prabhas in Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, personal obligations forced her to leave the movie. Her departure from that film, however, didn’t deter her. Rather than wait, Deepika went on to land two top-starring roles in blockbuster movies with Bollywood’s largest stars—both of whom have collectively grossed more than ₹1000 crores at the box office.
One of her most anticipated future movies is King, which she co-stars in with Shah Rukh Khan. This big-budget pairing, which has gone on floor recently, is due for release in 2026. The Shah Rukh-Deepika jodi, after the huge success of their last two films Pathaan and Jawan, has become one of the most promising pairs of Bollywood. Shah Rukh’s role and his massive screen pairing with Deepika are the stuff of much speculation among Shah Rukh fans, making King one of the most eagerly anticipated films in recent times.
Apart from King, Deepika has committed to yet another high-priced project, AA22xA6, helmed by Atlee and featuring Allu Arjun. The movie is already causing a huge stir as Allu Arjun will play three different roles while Deepika is playing the character of a fierce warrior.
As Deepika will share screen space with two heroes, she is definitely making her mark as one of the best actresses in Bollywood, ruling the industry with her skillset as well as versatility.