Deepika Padukone is not making an exit from Nag Ashwin's 'Kalki 2' with Prabhas amid Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit' controversy: Report
Reports have been circulating online about
being removed from the cast of
's much-awaited film 'Kalki 2', amid the recent alleged cold war with
over Spirit. However, insiders have strongly refuted the claims, calling them entirely unfounded.
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Deepika is not leaving Kalki 2 behind
Social media has been abuzz with speculation about a supposed fallout between Deepika and the team behind Kalki 2898 AD, including co-star
. But those close to the production have dismissed the theory, stating there is no truth to the idea that she was ousted. According to NDTV, an insider reacted to the rumours saying, 'Completely baseless.'
Kalki 2, the sequel to the much-talked-about 'Kalki 2898 AD', has not even entered production.
According to sources, the film remains in its early planning stages. The makers have not even begun approaching actors, as it is still in development. 'There's been no shoot, no interaction, and therefore, no fallout,' the source revealed.
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The confusion may have stemmed from earlier controversies surrounding Deepika's reported departure from director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming film Spirit. Reports claimed the actress had requested shorter shooting hours, higher pay, and a share in the film's profits.
The demands reportedly did not go down well with the filmmaker, leading to Deepika's alleged exit. Following the incident, Sandeep Reddy Vanga welcomed actress Triptii Dimri on board and shared a cryptic note on his social media handles.
'When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, you've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are...
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Putting down a younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for? As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft, and for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it.
Aisa karo... Agli baar poori kahani bolna... kyunki mujhe zara bhi farak nahi padta. #dirtyPRgames I like this kahawat very much :-) खुंदक में बिल्ली खंबा नोचे!' he wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) handle.
About Kalki 2
'Kalki 2' remains one of the most eagerly anticipated films from Nag Ashwin, especially as the first instalment—starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone—became a major hit.
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