Production house Vyjayanthi Movies has officially confirmed that Deepika Padukone will not feature in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, leaving fans disappointed.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the makers wrote: “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.”
The statement added a pointed note on commitment: “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.”
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…
— Vyjayanthi Movies (@VyjayanthiFilms) September 18, 2025
Deepika Padukone played a pivotal role as a pregnant woman in the first installment alongside Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Disha Patani. Her exit from the sequel has sparked widespread reactions online.
Fans React to Deepika’s Exit
The announcement triggered a wave of reactions across social media. One user wrote, “Nag Ashwin should be ready to face the music from Deepika fans.” Another commented, “I don’t think it’s the effect of Prabhas/Spirit, it might be something else.”
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Several fans have begun suggesting replacements, including actors Keerthy Suresh, Kalyani Priyadarshan, and Mrunal Thakur. Opinions on Deepika’s performance in the first film also resurfaced, with some users calling her acting “emotionless.”
Deepika’s exit follows her earlier withdrawal from Prabhas’ upcoming film Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Reports suggested differences over working conditions, including her alleged demand for shorter workdays, profit sharing, and dialogue preferences. She was later replaced by Triptii Dimri in that project.
