Deepika Padukone’s exit from Kalki 2898 AD sequel divides internet: Some blame Prabhas for being ‘two-faced’, others think ‘she wants to work from home’

Deepika Padukone will no longer be part of Kalki 2898 AD sequel, which features Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan as well.

Deepika Padukone and Prabhas during Kalki promotions

Following the release of the multi-starrer, dystopian, mythological action-drama Kalki 2898 AD last year, the sequel is said to be in the works. But the latest official news out is that Deepika Padukone, who played a crucial main character in the first part, will no longer be associated with the sequel. The makers had put out a social media post, confirming the same.

“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 Kalki 2898 AD deserves that commitment and much more,” said the post.

This has caused enough and more buzz on social media, with fans of Deepika Padukone coming in support of the actor, while others have been keen to notice the pattern of being dropped out from the Kalki 2898 AD sequel and before this, Spirit.

Deepika’s exit from Kalki 2898 AD sequel divides netizens

Deepika Padukone was part of pan-Indian biggies like Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD. A few months back, it was known that the actor walked out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Prabhas’ film Spirit. Speculations were doing the rounds that Deepika Padukone’s requests and requirements were too much for the makers to take. Subsequently, Deepika Padukone is no longer part of the Kalki 2898 AD sequel as well.

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The makers' announcement stirred conversation among the netizens and whether Deepika Padukone really has commitment issues professionally. Others say that it could also be the involvement of Prabhas and him being 'two-faced', who also happens to be the lead in Kalki 2898 AD and Spirit. Some have also called out the production team for 'cheap tactics' for public insult, whereas others say it is a 'good riddance’, given she 'wants to work from home'.

What did Deepika play in Kalki 2898 AD?

Deepika played the key central character, Sum-80, a woman who gives birth to the chosen one supposed to save the world from evil. The makers of Kalki 2898 AD have not yet made any revelations on what will happen to her character or if it will be replaced. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film also features Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and a bunch of cameos.

FAQs

Q. What is Deepika's mother tongue?

A. Deepika Padukone comes from a Konkani-speaking family and considers Konkani as her mother tongue.

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.

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