As Mirai nears OTT release, fans say Shriya Saran can ace Deepika’s mother role in Kalki 2

As Mirai nears OTT release, fans root for Shriya Saran in Kalki 2. A few feel that Shriya Saran can ace Deepika’s mother role perfectly

Fans want Shriya Saran to replace Deepika Padukone in Kalki 2

Mirai has ended as a blockbuster hit at the box office and is still running in a good number of screens despite its OTT release date being announced. The action drama will be available for streaming from October 10, 2025, on JioHotstar, and you can also watch it on OTTplay Premium.

After Mirai’s success, fans root for Shriya Saran in Kalki 2

On the other hand, Shriya Saran played a key role in the film, which was told from a mother’s perspective, and her mature performance won many hearts. Ever since Deepika Padukone opted out of Kalki 2 due to multiple issues, fans have been rooting for Shriya to take up that role. They feel she can portray the mother’s character perfectly, as she proved in Teja Sajja’s Mirai.

For the first time, Shriya received massive praise for her acting rather than her glamour and looks. Fans strongly believe that Shriya can convincingly play a mother’s role again, especially since Deepika’s character in Kalki 2 was reportedly a pregnant woman. They feel Shriya’s emotional depth and screen presence would suit that part perfectly. The appreciation she earned for Mirai has prompted many to suggest her name for Deepika’s role in Kalki 2.

Deepika’s exit has left the project in doldrums with pre-production coming to a sudden halt. The makers are now trying hard to find a suitable replacement and reportedly have a few names in consideration. With Shriya’s name doing the rounds, it remains to be seen whether the team will actually consider her for the part.

Shriya Saran hogs all the limelight for Mirai

Mirai was directed by Karthik Ghattamaneni and featured Manchu Manoj as the main villain. As the film nears its OTT release, Shriya’s name and her role continue to draw significant attention.

Meanwhile, reports suggest that Nag Ashwin has put the Kalki sequel on hold and is planning another female-oriented script with Sai Pallavi. Let’s see how things unfold in the coming days. Meanwhile, all those who missed Mirai can stream it here on OTTplay Premium

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FAQs

Q. When will Kalki 2 hit the screens?

A. The shooting of the sequel is yet to go on floors, and the film is expected to release in 2027.

Q. Is Deepika Padukone removed from Kalki?

A. Deepika Padukone was part of the 2024 film Kalki 2898 AD, but is no longer part of its sequel, as announced by the makers.

Q. Who is Deepika's baby in Kalki?

A. Deepika plays Sumathi in Kalki, who gives birth to the chosen one and saviour of the world.

Q. When will Kalki 2898 AD go on floors?

A. The sequel is expected to go on floors in the third week of December 2025

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