Kalki Director Reacts: Bollywood’s leading actress Deepika Padukone has received a major setback. She has been dropped from the film “Kalki 2898 AD,” which is expected to earn over 1000 crore rupees at the box office. Following the official announcement, the film’s director, Nag Ashwin, has now released his statement on the matter.
Deepika Padukone Out of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’: South superstar Prabhas’ film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ was released in 2024 and became a global sensation. The film was a huge commercial success and also garnered attention for its star-studded cast. Now, following the success of the first part, the makers are busy working on the sequel, which is scheduled to begin filming by the end of 2025. However, amidst this, news has emerged that has come as a major shock to both the film and its fans: Deepika Padukone is no longer part of the project. She was one of the lead actresses, but now she is officially out of the film. The film’s director, Nag Ashwin, has also reacted to this development. He shared a video from the film. Although he didn’t name anyone directly, given the circumstances, it’s clear who he is referring to.
What did Kalka’s director say?
Kalka’s director, Nag Ashwin, shared a scene from the film featuring Krishna’s entry onto the battlefield. Along with the scene, Nag Ashwin wrote, “You can’t change what has happened, but you can certainly choose what will happen next.” Fans have now started reacting to this post. Nag Ashwin’s post seems relatable, especially considering it came just 24 hours after the official announcement of Deepika’s exit from the film. As a result, people are interpreting the post in various ways.
Are the makers of ‘Kalki’ angry with Deepika?
Everything seemed to be going smoothly for the ‘Kalki’ film during the release of its first part. The film was a huge success, garnering immense popularity both domestically and internationally. It easily crossed the 1000 crore mark at the box office. However, now the film seems to be embroiled in a major controversy. Deepika is not only one of the most popular actresses in Bollywood but also internationally, and she has a huge fan following.
Therefore, her sudden exit from the project is difficult for everyone to accept. Fans are reacting to this news. One person wrote, “At least this person is trying to be positive.” Another person wrote, “It seems the makers are not happy with Deepika.” One more person wrote, “It seems Deepika had already signed all these projects, but managing everything after having a baby seems difficult for her.”
