Names of many big actresses are coming out of the sequel of Deepika Padukone’s ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. Recently such news also came out that after Deepika, the filmmakers team can take Priyanka Chopra in the film. Although it seems difficult now. According to latest media reports, Priyanka Chopra has refused to be a part of the film.

‘Kalki 2898 AD’ was a superhit
Let us tell you that the Telugu movie ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ was released on 27 June 2024. This science-fiction movie was liked a lot by the audience. The film proved to be a superhit at the box office. This film has been directed by director Nag Ashwin. Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani were in lead roles in the film.

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

Priyanka was approached instead of Deepika
The sequel of this film was announced at the time of its release. Along with this, it was also told that Deepika will play the lead role in the upcoming sequel. However this did not happen. Deepika said goodbye to the film even before its sequel was made. The makers themselves had confirmed Deepika’s exit from the film. After Deepika’s exit, there were reports that Priyanka Chopra will become the lead actress of this film. Considering Priyanka’s global fanbase, the makers are considering casting her. However, now there has been a twist here too.

Priyanka’s terms like Deepika’s
According to the report of Bollywood Hungama, Priyanka Chopra has also put some conditions for signing the film like Deepika Padukone. It is further written in the report that Priyanka also wants some flexibility in shooting time and schedule. So that he can give time to his daughter. However, he is ready to travel with his daughter to the shooting set.

Apart from Priyanka, he was also approached
Citing sources in the report, it has been said that Priyanka also does not want any compromise in her fees. He has asked for almost the same fee as Deepika for the sequel. It has also been told in the report that apart from Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Sai Pallavi and Anushka Shetty have also been approached for this film.

Recently, reports of Bollywood’s top actress Deepika Padukone making a film like ‘Animal’, Sandeep Reddy Wanga’s upcoming project ‘Spirit’, created a panic in the industry. It is being told that for this film, Deepika put an 8 -hour shift condition, on which the makers refused. Instead of which the makers have now cast Trupti Dimri instead of Deepika. Ram Kapoor has also spoken about this discussion.

What Ram said on Deepika’s 8 -hour shift demand

Ram Kapoor has won the hearts of audiences with his strong acting in television and films for years. Ram has now spoken about Deepika’s controversy. Ram, while talking about this in an interview recently, said, “When an artist makes himself a identity in the industry, he is also in the condition of deciding how many hours he has to work.”

He further said that when he was working continuously during the TV era, he had fixed a time period for himself. He says, ‘I had decided at that time that I would work only 8 hours a day, because the television schedule was very tedious.’

‘If you like it, I do work for 14-16 hours’: Ram

However, Ram Kapoor is slightly different in Deepika’s eight -hour shift debate. He said, ‘I consider myself very lucky, because I am getting to do what I wanted. When I am doing films or the OTT series, I do good work for 14 to 16 hours, but do with my happiness. He also said that he does not want to complain about it because he feels that many people want to reach the place where Deepika is. ,

Many film stars seen in support of Deepika

Mixed response was seen on social media demanding Deepika’s 8-hour shift. At the same time, many Bollywood actors Vikrant Massey, Pankaj Tripathi, Saif Ali Khan, Kajol, Ajay Devgan and Mani Ratnam have come out in support of actresses like this controversy. Vikrant Massey had said that Deepika is now a mother and is fully entitled to do 8 hours of duty as a new mother.
At the same time, other celebs were also seen sharing their opinion about this debate.

Mani ratnam supports Deepika Padukone: Deepika Padukone has been in the news since exit from the film Spirit. There are reports that Sandeep Reddy Wanga expelled her from the film due to Deepika’s demands. It is being said that Deepika had many demands, one of them was eight hours shift. On the demand for Deepika’s eight -hour shift, Ajay Devgan first supported her.

Mani Ratnam made this demand

Now director Mani Ratnam has come in his support. In a conversation with News18, Mani Ratnam said, ‘I think this is the right demand. I am glad that she is in this position that it can demand. I think when you cast as a filmmaker, you can consume it. This is not wrong, it should be necessary. I think it should be a spirituality. You have to understand this and work around this.

Ajay Devgan said this

Please tell that earlier Ajay Devgan also supported Deepika. He had said, ‘It is not that people do not like it. Many filmmakers do not have any problem with this. And the demand for working for eight hours as the most mother is not wrong. Many people have started shift of eight to nine hours.

A few days ago, Sandeep Reddy Wanga removed Deepika from the film Spirit. After this, he signed Trupti Dimri. After this, there were reports about the script of the film. The story of the film was revealed. On this, Sandeep Reddy Wanga expressed anger by posting on X. He accused Deepika of leaking script without naming.

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Deepika Padukone Glamorous Pics: Actress Deepika Padukone is made in the news these days. The rift between Deepika and director Sandeep Reddy Wanga has now become public. Actually, Sandeep Reddy Wanga expelled Deepika from the film Spirit. It is being said that Sandeep did this due to Deepika’s unprofessional behavior.

After this, there were reports about the script of the film Spirit. Then Sandeep expressed anger due to the script leaking on social media. Sandeep expressed anger without naming Deepika. Users say that Sandeep has accused Deepika of leaking the script.

What does Deepika Padukone do in difficult situations?

Meanwhile, Deepika now attended a jewelery brand event in Stockholm (Sweden). In this event, Deepika appeared in Gorgeous Red Gown. Deepika talked about complicated situations in the event.

Deepika said, ‘Whenever I face a complicated situation or difficult situation, I listen to the voice of my mind. I am able to make decisions. I stand with the decisions that give me peace in reality. This is the time when I feel the most balance.

Deepika’s impressive in a red gown

Deepika wore a red color gown in this event. He completed this look with diamond jewelery. She looked very beautiful in the whole look. She carried a side parted hairstyle carrying and light makeup with this look. Deepika looks very gorgeous throughout the look. Fans are liking this look very much.

Users are not tired of praising Deepika. He wanted to see Deepika in Cannes. Apart from this, fans are supporting Deepika in Spirit Controversy. Fans posted and wrote- Deepika we are with you.

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