Viral: Mom-to-be Deepika Padukone spotted on set of 'Singham Again'
What's the story
Deepika Padukone—who is expecting her first child with her husband actor Ranveer Singh—was recently seen actively participating in the production of her next film Singham Again.
The paparazzi captured images of Padukone in full-character attire on the set of Rohit Shetty's film.
She was seen wearing a cop uniform with her hair neatly tied back and sunglasses completing her look.
Her return to work post-pregnancy announcement has taken many by surprise.
Context
Why does this story matter?
Padukone and her husband shared the joyous news of their pregnancy in February through an Instagram post.
The post included adorable baby shoes, clothing, and accessories, accompanied by the caption "September 2024," hinting at the anticipated arrival of their first child.
This announcement followed speculation about Padukone's pregnancy when she was seen covering her midsection at the 77th BAFTA Awards, where she graced the stage as a presenter.
Fan reactions
'Mother isn't mothering yet?' Fans reacted to Padukone's return
News of Padukone's return to work after her pregnancy announcement sparked surprise among netizens.
This was evident in an X/Twitter exchange where one fan asked, "Isn't she pregnant?" and another responded, "She still can shoot till whenever she feels comfortable."
A third fan stated, "Queen cooking movies and babies."
Meanwhile, another fan humorously added, "Mother isn't mothering yet?" showcasing mixed reactions.
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Queen cooking movies and babies 🧿 ❤️💕#DeepikaPadukone pic.twitter.com/aWfds9cZWj — Talking About Your Fav (@TalkShit0) April 17, 2024
Film details
Padukone to play Shakti Shetty in star-studded 'Singham Again'
In the forthcoming threequel, Padukone will be portraying the character of Shakti Shetty—the first female cop in Shetty's Cop Universe and reportedly Ajay Devgn's (Singham) sister.
The highly-awaited film also features a star-studded ensemble of Singh, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor, among others.
The movie is set to hit theaters on August 15, going head-to-head with Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2.
Future projects
Padukone's upcoming projects beyond 'Singham Again'
Singham Again aside, the 38-year-old actor is also set to star in the upcoming sci-fi fantasy film Kalki 2898 AD. She will be sharing the screen with actor Prabhas in this highly-anticipated movie.
Originally scheduled for a May 9 premiere, the film's release is now uncertain due to the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, with Andhra Pradesh elections on May 12.
A recent report by Gulte suggests that the movie will premiere on May 30.