Siddharth Anand urges fans not to share King set leaks

Director Siddharth Anand appealed to fans on Friday not to share leaked photos from the set of the upcoming film "King," which feature stars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone during a shoot in South Africa.

The images, which surfaced online around April 30, show Khan and Padukone holding hands amid crew activity, apparently during a song sequence in Cape Town. The unauthorized visuals quickly spread across social media, generating excitement among fans but prompting concern from the production team about spoiling the film's surprises.

In a post on X, Anand wrote: "Request to all the fans. Please do not post or circulate any leaked multimedia from the sets of King. The team is working round the clock to ensure the best cinematic experience for everyone. Let us wait for the surprise on the big screen and for the assets to be revealed as the team of King originally intends to. Thank you for your love, support and cooperation."

Production on "King," an action thriller directed by Anand, continues across international locations despite the leak. The film is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, led by Khan and his wife Gauri Khan, and Marflix Pictures. It is scheduled for...