India, Sept. 21 -- Deepika Padukone has confirmed that she will star opposite Shah Rukh Khan in King just days after the makers of Kalki 2989 AD (2023) confirmed she will not be a part of the sequel. In the early hours of Saturday, Deepika (39) shared a close-up photo holding Shah Rukh's (59) hand. She wrote, "The very first lesson he taught me almost 18 years ago while filming Om Shanti Om was that the experience of making a movie, and the people you make it with, matter far more than its success. I couldn't agree more and have applied that learning to every decision I've made since. And that's probably why we're back making our 6th movie together? (sic)" Her husband, actor Ranveer Singh chimed in, commenting: Bestest Besties!" Deepika debuted with Shah Rukh in Om Shanti Om (2007), and later teamed up for Chennai Express (2013), Happy New Year (2014), Pathaan (2023) and Jawan (2023). Her announcement came just days after production house Vyjayanthi Movies revealed that they had "parted ways" with her for Kalki after "careful consideration," claiming the film demanded a "higher level of commitment." Reddit users quickly dubbed her post a "subtle flex", with one fan writing, "She called in the final boss to end all the PR drama." Another added, "She showed them how to respond with grace and dignity. The subtle flex, cherry on the cake." htc...