Mumbai, May 4, 2025 — From Shah Rukh Khan's casting shuffle with Deepika Padukone in King, to Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 smashing its box office debut, and Kartik Aaryan possibly stepping into Salman Khan's iconic role—Bollywood is buzzing with massive headlines. Here's your one-stop recap of the most important updates straight from the sets, stages, and summits of India's entertainment capital.

Deepika Padukone Joins ‘King’ After Script Rework

Initially offered a small role, Deepika Padukone reportedly declined a cameo in Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming action drama King. The decision led SRK and director Siddharth Anand to rework the script to offer her a more substantial role. The revised version brought Deepika on board again, now with a character worthy of her stature.

Both actors were recently seen together at the Webbs 2025 Summit, alongside Karan Johar, where they participated in a session titled The Energy From Outsider to Ruler. SRK made waves when he said, “I don’t believe in the outsider-insider tag; it’s about how you create space for yourself.”

Kartik Aaryan in 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi 2'? Salman Reportedly Out

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala is cooking up a sequel to the 2004 blockbuster Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, but reports suggest Salman Khan won't return. Kartik Aaryan is being considered as his replacement, while Varun Dhawan might reprise a role similar to Akshay Kumar’s. Sources suggest scheduling conflicts exist but producers are keen on making this duo work. The film is expected to release by end-2026.

‘Raid 2’ Opens with a Bang, ‘Raid 3’ Confirmed

Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 hit theatres on May 1 and raked in a solid ₹18.25 crore on Day 1. Despite mixed reviews, strong collections hint at a potential ₹100 crore week. Producer Bhushan Kumar, not one to wait, has already announced that Raid 3 is in development. In his words, “It will come, and it will definitely come.”

Kartik Aaryan’s Apology to PM Modi Goes Viral

In an unexpected viral moment from the Waves 2025 Summit, Kartik Aaryan was seen on stage apologizing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The context remains unclear, but the clip took off across social platforms, adding a dose of unexpected controversy to the otherwise star-studded event.

Other Key Industry Headlines

• Mumtaz Won’t Play SRK’s Mom: The veteran actress said she’ll only play a mother to someone 20 years her junior—not someone her own age, referencing a question about Jaya Bachchan.

• ‘Ramayana’ Teaser Shown Privately: The Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi starrer had its teaser shown exclusively at the Web Summit. It won’t be released publicly yet.

• Akshay’s ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ Slows at Box Office: Despite a promising start, the film's total earnings stand at ₹74.75 crore in two weeks.

• Netflix’s ‘Kaala Paani 2’ on Hold: Budget issues have stalled production on Season 2, despite the series' critical acclaim.

• Dinesh Vijan’s ‘Mahavtar’ To Be His “Biggest Film”: The producer made this bold announcement during the World AVE Summit in Mumbai.

• Aamir Khan Calls for More Screens in India: At the same summit, Aamir emphasized that India's screen-to-population ratio is far too low for a film-loving nation.

• Instagram Glitch or Censorship?: Some Pakistani celebrities' Instagram accounts were reportedly banned in India. A fake post from Hania Aamir criticizing the Pakistani army only added fuel to the fire.

• Javed Akhtar Demands Strong Action: The veteran lyricist urged the Indian government to take decisive action against Pakistan post the Pahalgam terror attack.

• Anand L Rai’s Marathi Film Announced: Titled Kranti Jyoti Vidyalaya Marathi Madhyam, this new venture will be directed by Hemant Dhome.