Deepika Padukone’s ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ sequel: Actress believed she was indispensable, says source
Bollywood fans are buzzing after Deepika Padukone’s shocking exit from the sequel to the hit sci-fi film Kalki 2898 AD. The news has everyone wondering what’s really going on behind the scenes with Deepika Padukone’s Kalki 2898 AD sequel departure.
Sources close to the production tell that Deepika thought she was a key part of the project. She had already shot a few scenes during the making of the first Kalki 2898 AD movie, so she felt pretty secure in her spot. But things took a turn when she asked for a big pay hike, expecting the producers to agree because of her early involvement. Rumors about her demanding fancy vanity vans and other perks are still up in the air, though—no one’s confirming that yet.
The producers, however, decided to move on without her. They say parting ways will cost them extra in reshooting, but it’s a price they’re okay paying to keep the film’s vision intact. On Thursday, the Kalki 2898 AD team shared a statement on X (formerly Twitter) to set things straight. "This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of #Kalki2898AD. After careful consideration, we have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership. And a film like @Kalki2898AD deserves that commitment and much more. We wish her the best with her future works," they posted.
This isn’t Deepika’s first walkout from a big project. Just recently, she stepped away from Spirit, the upcoming film directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga with Prabhas in the lead role. Reports say she wanted shorter 8-hour shifts to balance her new role as a mom to her daughter Dua. But the real issues boiled down to disagreements over her salary, contract changes for extra shooting days, and how profits would be shared.
After her exit from Spirit, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga didn’t hold back. He posted on social media, hinting that Deepika broke trust by sharing too many details about the story or contract—basically, leaking info. He also slammed what he called "dirty PR games" and took a dig at her for seemingly shading a younger actress. Deepika’s spot went to Triptii Dimri, the breakout star from Animal.
Deepika’s facing a tough time right now. Her skincare brand is struggling to keep up, and her husband Ranveer Singh has missed out on several film opportunities lately. Fans are left speculating if these exits signal bigger changes in her career. What do you think—is this a bump in the road or something more? Stay tuned for updates on Deepika Padukone news and Bollywood gossip.
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