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7 SourcesCape Town, South Africa
thebalanced.newsDeepika Padukone Joins Shah Rukh Khan for 'King' Shoot in South Africa Amid Pregnancy
Deepika Padukone, who recently announced her second pregnancy, has joined Shah Rukh Khan on the South Africa set of their upcoming film 'King', directed by Siddharth Anand. Leaked photos and videos from the Cape Town schedule show the actors filming a song sequence, with fans praising their chemistry and styling. The film, reportedly India's most expensive action project, has sparked speculation about its soundtrack, including a possible Ed Sheeran track. Both actors' appearances and the production scale have drawn significant attention online.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
76%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 7 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group primarily focuses on entertainment news without explicit political framing. Coverage centers on the actors' professional activities, fan reactions, and production details, reflecting perspectives from fans, industry insiders, and media outlets. There is no evident political bias, as the sources emphasize celebrity updates and film production rather than political issues.
Sentiment — Positive (76/100)
The overall sentiment across the articles is positive, highlighting fan admiration for Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan's appearances and chemistry. Enthusiastic reactions to leaked photos and speculation about the film's music contribute to an upbeat tone. While some comments express hope regarding production choices, the coverage remains celebratory and supportive of the actors and the film.
How 7 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| indianexpress | Pregnant Deepika Padukone joins Shah Rukh Khan in Cape Town for King, see leaked pics | Center | Positive |
| indiatoday | Pregnant Deepika shoots King with SRK, fans call leaked pics pure Renaissance magic | Center | Positive |
| ndtv | Pics: Pregnant Deepika Padukone With Shah Rukh Khan On i King i Set In Cape Town | Center | Positive |
| firstpost | Deepika Padukone shoots with Shah Rukh Khan for 'KING' amid pregnancy, picture goes viral: WATCH | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Pregnant Deepika Padukone Joins Shah Rukh Khan For King Shoot In South Africa, LEAKED Pics From Set Go Viral | Center | Positive |
| english | Deepika Padukone Joins SRK On 'King' Sets In South Africa; Viral Video Hints At Ed Sheeran Track | Center | Positive |
| hindustantimes | Pregnant Deepika joins Shah Rukh Khan for King shoot in Cape Town; leaked pics have fans in awe: A renaissance painting | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 1 May, 01:45 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1hindustantimes1 May, 01:45 amPregnant Deepika joins Shah Rukh Khan for King shoot in Cape Town; leaked pics have fans in awe: A renaissance painting
- 2english1 May, 02:18 amDeepika Padukone Joins SRK On 'King' Sets In South Africa; Viral Video Hints At Ed Sheeran Track
- 3news181 May, 02:51 amPregnant Deepika Padukone Joins Shah Rukh Khan For King Shoot In South Africa, LEAKED Pics From Set Go Viral
- 4firstpost1 May, 03:18 amDeepika Padukone shoots with Shah Rukh Khan for 'KING' amid pregnancy, picture goes viral: WATCH
- 5ndtv1 May, 03:38 amPics: Pregnant Deepika Padukone With Shah Rukh Khan On i King i Set In Cape Town
- 6indiatoday1 May, 03:48 amPregnant Deepika shoots King with SRK, fans call leaked pics pure Renaissance magic
- 7indianexpress1 May, 04:00 amPregnant Deepika Padukone joins Shah Rukh Khan in Cape Town for King, see leaked pics
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Sources analysed
- 7
- Last analysed
- 1 May 2026
- Key entities
- Shah Rukh KhanSouth AfricaSiddharth AnandDeepika PadukoneCape TownAbhishek BachchanSocial mediaPathaan (film)RedditRanveer SinghRaghav JuyalArshad Warsi
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