Kalki 2898 AD Deepika Padukone: While actress Deepika Padukone may have been dropped from the sequel of Prabhas’s film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, she remains a topic of discussion surrounding the film. A new report claims that Deepika had already completed nearly 20 days of shooting for ‘Kalki 2’.
According to media reports, Deepika shot some portions of the sequel to ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ in 2024, reportedly during the first part’s shoot. Now, with work on part 2 underway, a source revealed that Deepika demanded a 25% increase in her fees, leading to her removal from the film. The source also stated that Deepika believed no one could replace her, given her familiarity with the sequel and her character.
Director Nag Ashwin, who helmed ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, had previously stated that Deepika’s role in the sequel would be crucial. He also mentioned that Deepika had completed some scenes for part 2 during the first film’s shoot. Therefore, the reason for her exit being scheduling conflicts seems unlikely. The real issue is reportedly a disagreement over fees and contract terms. This entire situation has come as a surprise to fans.
Following her exit from ‘Kalki 2’, Deepika posted on social media that she is now shooting her next film, ‘King’, with Shah Rukh Khan. She wrote, “Shah Rukh taught me a valuable lesson nearly 18 years ago: the experience of making a film and the people you make it with matter far more than its success.”
Deepika further wrote that she has always applied this lesson to her decisions. This is perhaps why she is collaborating with Shah Rukh Khan for the sixth time. Her post generated immense excitement among fans. Although Deepika has exited ‘Kalki 2’ and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film ‘Spirit’, her return with ‘King’ has rekindled enthusiasm among viewers. This film features Suhana Khan and other talented actors, and fans eagerly await its release.
