Vyjayanthi Movies confirmed that Deepika Padukone will not be part of the upcoming Kalki 2898 AD sequel. The announcement came via the production house’s official Twitter handle, leaving fans shocked and curious about the reasons behind her exit.
Deepika Padukone Removed From Kalki 2898 AD Sequel Due To Lack Of Commitment?
The official tweet announced that Deepika Padukone will not be part of the upcoming Kalki 2898 AD sequel. The makers said they decided to part ways after careful consideration. They added that, despite the long journey of making the first film, they could not find the right partnership. The message indicated that the film requires full commitment, which they felt was not guaranteed.
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Deepika played an important role alongside Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Disha Patani in the first film. Her character was central to the story, and her departure has sparked speculation about how the sequel will handle the storyline.
Netizens React To Her Exit
Fans quickly reacted on social media, with many asking who will replace her and how the story will change. Some comments included:
“Who will replace her role?”
“Didn’t expect this from Prabhas. Nag Ashwin would never do this as Deepika’s character was very central, and this is going to impact the story.”
“Glad she isn’t part of this franchise… Literally, there was no emotion in all the scenes she acted in… Even Mrunal Thakur has better expressions for the few minutes she was on the screen.”
“Jyada paise maang liye lagta hai.”
This is not the first time Deepika walked away from a Prabhas project. She had previously exited Spirit over similar disagreements, reportedly about working hours, profit sharing, and language requirements. Triptii Dimri replaced her in that film.
Deepika Padukone: Work Front
Despite losing Kalki 2 and Spirit, Deepika has major projects lined up. She will star in Shah Rukh Khan’s highly anticipated King and Allu Arjun-Atlee’s next action film. Both projects are being made on a grand scale, ensuring she remains a major presence in Bollywood.
The sequel will now proceed without one of its key stars. The makers stressed the importance of commitment, but fans are left wondering about casting changes and how Deepika’s absence will impact the story.
