Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has exited yet another big project—this time, the highly anticipated sequel to her blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD. Fans are buzzing about the news, and it seems like commitment issues might be at play once again.
On Thursday, the Kalki 2898 AD team shared a detailed note on X (formerly Twitter) to confirm Deepika’s departure. They wrote, "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."
The statement hints at deeper problems without spelling them out. That key line about the film needing "commitment and much more" echoes rumors from Deepika’s recent exit from another movie. Could this point to scheduling conflicts or mismatched priorities? Deepika, who welcomed her daughter Dua earlier this year, has faced similar speculation before.
This marks her second high-profile walkout. Just months ago, she stepped away from Spirit, the Prabhas-led action thriller directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Reports suggested Deepika requested shorter 8-hour shifts to balance motherhood duties with her newborn. Media buzz also pointed to disagreements over pay, contract changes for extra shooting days, and profit-sharing terms.
After her exit, Vanga fired back on social media, accusing her of breaking trust. He implied Deepika leaked story details or contract info, called out what he saw as "dirty PR games," and criticized her for seemingly undermining a younger actress. (Deepika was replaced by Animal breakout star Triptii Dimri.) In a heated post, Vanga wrote, "When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA between us. But by doing this, You’ve ‘DISCLOSED’ the person that you are…. Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for? … Aisa karo…. Agli baar poori kahani bolna… kyunki mujhe jarra bhi farak nahi padtha."
Deepika hasn’t publicly responded to these claims, but the drama has sparked debates about actor demands in Bollywood. Some insiders whisper that entourage costs and logistics could be factors too. No official word from the Kalki 2898 AD producers or Vanga points to that, though.
Adding fuel to the fire, recent reports have spotlighted a "superstar couple" making outrageous requests, like demanding 11 vanity vans on set. Many fingers point to Deepika and her husband, Ranveer Singh. Producer-director Sanjay Gupta shared a wild story in an interview, recounting how a top Bollywood actor arrived for a South Indian film with six vans from Mumbai, racking up an Rs 18 lakh bill. The shocked producer scrapped the project since no one warned him about the entourage expenses.
Even Aamir Khan has weighed in on the issue, warning that such "unrealistic demands" from superstars pile pressure on producers, hike budgets, and turn promising films into financial risks.
As Kalki 2898 AD gears up for its sequel—without Deepika—fans wonder what’s next for the actress. Will she address these rumors? Bollywood’s rumor mill keeps spinning, and we’ll keep you updated on Deepika Padukone’s latest moves and Kalki 2898 AD sequel news.
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