{"id":327889,"date":"2026-05-02T11:45:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T06:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=327889"},"modified":"2026-05-02T11:45:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T06:15:37","slug":"king-leak-controversy-siddharth-anand-issues-strong-warning-after-shah-rukh-khan-deepika-padukone-set-photos-go-viral-bollywood-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/02\/king-leak-controversy-siddharth-anand-issues-strong-warning-after-shah-rukh-khan-deepika-padukone-set-photos-go-viral-bollywood-news\/","title":{"rendered":"King leak controversy: Siddharth Anand issues strong warning after Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone set photos go viral : Bollywood News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-2120825\"><meta data-pjax=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.bollywoodhungama.com\/news\/bollywood\/king-leak-controversy-siddharth-anand-issues-strong-warning-after-shah-rukh-khan-deepika-padukone-set-photos-go-viral\/\"><meta data-pjax=\"\" itemprop=\"keywords\" content=\"Behind The Scenes,Bollywood,BTS,Cape Town,Deepika Padukone,King,Leaked,News,On The Sets,Shah Rukh Khan,Siddharth Anand,Social Media,Statement,Viral\"> &#8216;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); <\/p>\n<p>Only a day after social media was flooded with leaked photos from the sets of the much-anticipated action-drama <em>King<\/em>, director Siddharth Anand has issued an official statement addressing the situation. The viral images, reportedly featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone shooting in Cape Town, sparked massive excitement amongst fans, but have also left the film\u2019s team concerned about preserving the cinematic experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-2120826 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stat4.bollywoodhungama.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/King-leak-controversy-Siddharth-Anand-issues-strong-warning-after-Shah-620.jpeg\" alt=\"King leak controversy: Siddharth Anand issues strong warning after Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone set photos go viral\" width=\"620\" height=\"450\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img-dscp\">King leak controversy: Siddharth Anand issues strong warning after Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone set photos go viral<\/span><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"imagnary-id\" value=\"2120825\"><span id=\"imagnary-data\" class=\"loading\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Taking to social media, Siddharth Anand shared a note requesting fans and online platforms to refrain from circulating unauthorized content from the shoot. Emphasizing the importance of maintaining the film\u2019s intrigue, the filmmaker urged audiences to attend for official reveals.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Request to all of the fans. Please don&#8217;t post or flow into any leaked multimedia from the sets of King. The team is working around the clock to make sure one of the best cinematic experience for everybody. Allow us to wait for the surprise on the massive screen and for the assets to be revealed because the team of King originally intends to. Thanks in your love, support and cooperation\u201d.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"zxx\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sTvx9IP4w3\">pic.twitter.com\/sTvx9IP4w3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Siddharth Anand (@justSidAnand) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/justSidAnand\/status\/2050126936782032939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The leaked visuals, which reportedly show Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in an sweet moment holding hands, during filming, quickly went viral across platforms, further amplifying buzz across the project. The film, already one of the awaited releases, has been making headlines for multiple reasons.<\/p>\n<p><em>King<\/em> holds particular significance for Shah Rukh Khan fans because it marks the theatrical debut of his daughter, Suhana Khan, in a full-fledged role alongside him. While Suhana previously made her acting debut with <em>The Archies<\/em>, this film will probably be her first major big-screen outing, adding an emotional and legacy-driven layer to the anticipation.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the father-daughter pairing, the film also boasts a powerful ensemble forged including Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Abhay Verma, and Raghav Juyal in pivotal roles. With Siddharth Anand on the helm\u2014known for mounting large-scale motion spectacles\u2014the film is predicted to deliver a high-octane cinematic experience.<\/p>\n<p>Currently in production, <em>King<\/em> has been shot across multiple international locations, with Cape Town being one in every of the important thing schedules. The makers have been maintaining tight secrecy across the storyline and visuals, making the recent leak a setback to their fastidiously planned promotional strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Slated for a theatrical release on December 24, 2026, <em>King<\/em> continues to construct strong momentum, with fans eagerly awaiting official glimpses from what guarantees to be one in every of the largest Bollywood releases of the yr.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone seen holding hands in LEAKED King photos from Cape Town<\/p>\n<h4> More Pages: King Box Office Collection<\/h4>\n<div class=\"entry-tags\">\n<div class=\"tag-links\"><strong>Tags : <\/strong> Behind The Scenes, Bollywood, BTS, Cape Town, Deepika Padukone, King, Leaked, News, On The Sets, Shah Rukh Khan, Siddharth Anand, Social Media, Statement, Viral<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 alt=\"Bollywood News - Live Updates\" title=\"Bollywood News - Live Updates\" style=\"font-size: 0.9rem;\">BOLLYWOOD NEWS &#8211; LIVE UPDATES<\/h2>\n<p>Catch us for up to date Bollywood News, Latest Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, Latest Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today &#038; Upcoming Movies 2026 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;); }); Only a day after social media was flooded with leaked photos from the sets of the much-anticipated action-drama King, director Siddharth Anand has issued an official statement addressing the situation. 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