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A shocking update has been revealed about the highly anticipated sequel to “Kalki 2898 AD”, as the leading lady of the film, Deepika Padukone, will not be a part of the film. The makers of the blockbuster epic confirmed her exit through an official announcement, leaving fans surprised and disappointed. Social media is now buzzing with questions about what led to her departure and who will step into the lead role opposite Prabhas in the sequel.

Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone Replaced From Kalki 2898 AD

The production house Vyjayanthi Movies, which backed director Nag Ashwin’s futuristic drama, revealed the news in a statement on X. The post read, “We officially announce that Deepika Padukone will not be part of the sequel to ‘Kalki 2898 AD.’ After much deliberation, we have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we could not continue our partnership. A project like ‘Kalki’ demands unwavering commitment, and we wish Deepika the very best for her future endeavors.”

Deepika Padukone

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Let us tell you that Deepika’s chemistry with Prabhas in the first installment was widely appreciated, and fans were eagerly waiting to see the duo reunite on screen. Her sudden exit has now raised curiosity about the film’s new female lead and the future direction of the franchise. Interestingly, this is not the first major project Deepika has walked away from in 2024. Earlier this year, she also exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s “Spirit” after reporting creative differences.

Deepika Padukone

Rumors suggested that Deepika requested an eight-hour work shift and other scheduling accommodations, which the director allegedly found unprofessional. Similar reports had circulated about “Kalki 2898 AD 2,” claiming that Deepika had asked for reduced working hours, a demand said to be a key reason behind her decision to quit the sequel. With Deepika officially stepping away, the spotlight is now on Vyjayanthi Movies to reveal who will replace her and how the film will maintain the momentum of its record-breaking first part.

Published on: Sept 18, 2025 12:16 pm IST

Deepika Padukone has exited the sequel of Kalki 2898 AD, with Vyjayanti Movies announcing the decision in a harsh tweet blaming her lack of commitment.

A film’s cast list often changes over the course of pre-production. Actors walk in and out of projects all the time, but when bigger names are involved, such details are dealt with a lot of gentleness. But Vyjayanti Movies doesn’t seem to be in the mood for love this time.

Deepika Padukone in a still from Kalki 2898 AD.

A harsh announcement about Kalki and Deepika

On Thursday, in a rather harsh post, the Telugu production house announced that Deepika Padukone has exited the sequel of their hit movie Kalki 2898 AD. Not only did they announce it without a joint statement with her, they also seemingly accused her of not being committed enough to the movie.

“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 wrote.

Reddit is shocked

People on the internet are shocked about the harshness of the tweet. “Wow, this is shocking . They seem to be pissed,” read a post on Reddit. “They not only announced that she will not be a part of the movie, they are squarely blaming her for the exit, in very professional language. Her management is sleeping because this news could have been announced in a better, joint manner that would have been cordial to both parties.”

Another wrote, “Damn they are openly talking about her commitment. Looks like we have another Vanga-like fiasco here.” A person said, “Looks like some really bad time. Nevertheless we don’t know the reason so I just hope that if things aren’t good they getter better soon. And I hope people stop attacking her for no reason.”

This comes just a few months after Deepika was also let go from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, also co-starring her Kalki cos-star Prabhas. Speculation arose that she had demanded an 8-hour workday, a share in the film’s profits, and requested not to deliver her dialogues in Telugu—conditions which allegedly did not sit well with the filmmaker. She was later replaced by Triptii Dimri.

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