The “King of the Box Office” has a new reason to smile. Fresh off the historic ₹3000 crore success of the Dhurandhar franchise, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have officially announced they are expecting their second child.
The news has sent fans into a frenzy, with crowds in Mumbai greeting Ranveer with cheers of “Badhai ho, Baba!” (Congratulations, Father!) as he was spotted out in the city this Tuesday.
The Announcement: A Family Moment
The couple chose a heartwarming way to share the news over the weekend. In a joint Instagram post, they shared a photo of their first daughter, Dua Padukone Singh (born in 2024), holding a pregnancy test showing two pink lines.
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The Reaction: The post was flooded with well-wishes from Bollywood royalty, including Katrina Kaif and Sonam Kapoor.
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The Trend: Media outlets have noted how Deepika (40) is part of a growing group of Bollywood stars normalizing and celebrating pregnancies in their late 30s and 40s.
Deepika Padukone: The “Working” Mother-to-Be
Deepika is known for her relentless work ethic. Just as she filmed Kalki 2898 AD and Singham Again during her first pregnancy, she is reportedly currently filming the Telugu epic Raaka alongside Allu Arjun while expecting her second baby.
A Glance at Their Journey & Upcoming Work
| Event / Project | Details |
| Married | 2018 (Lake Como, Italy) |
| First Child | Dua Padukone Singh (Born Sept 2024) |
| Ranveer’s Next | Pralay (Zombie Thriller) |
| Deepika’s Next | King (with SRK) and Raaka (with Allu Arjun) |
The Dhurandhar Dominance
While the personal news is taking center stage, Ranveer’s professional streak is at an all-time high. Dhurandhar 2 is currently in its fifth week in theaters and has surpassed ₹1119 crore in India net collections, making it one of the most successful Hindi film sequels ever made.
