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Mint
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Deepika Padukone dropped out of Kalki 2 after Spirit? Sources reveal TRUTH, ‘absolutely…'
Reports suggested that Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has been dropped from yet another project, following her infamous fallout with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga over his film, Spirit. But why? It was said that she was dropped out of Kalki 2 due to friction with its lead actor, Prabhas. Another rumour suggested makers of the sequel of Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD were considering trimming or removing Deepika's role entirely. Amid this, a source close to the team has reacted to these rumours. Talking to NDTV, a source called the rumours of 'friction on sets', dismissing them as 'absolutely false'. According to the source, Kalki 2 is yet to hit the shooting floors. 'No shoot, no sets, no interaction and therefore, no question of a fallout,' the unnamed source added. Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone saw a massive success, minting ₹ 1,042.25 crore worldwide. It also featured Kamal Haasan. Previously reports claimed that the Kalki 2 shoot could be delayed following Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's baby. The two welcomed their baby daughter, Dua Padukone Singh last year. However, Kalki 2 without Deepika isn't possible, as revealed by the director earlier. Nag Ashwin had said that Deepika's role was the backbone of his film. Therefore it would not be possible to make the sequel without her. The fallout between Deepika and Vanga reportedly happened after Deepika who is a new mom, requested an 8-hour workday, which came down to 6 hours of actual shoot. She reportedly also demanded ₹ 20 crore as her salary for the film alongside a share in the film's profits. A source previously told Bollywood Hungama, "Sandeep Reddy Vanga got the shock of his life when Deepika Padukone refused to shoot for more than 6 hours a day for Spirit. That's not all, the actress, via her agency, also started to demand an amendment to the contract. Their point of contention was simple - if the shoot extends beyond 100 days, Deepika will have to be paid extra for every single day of shoot beyond the commitment on paper." Around the same time, Sandeep Reddy Vanga also shared a strong post on X. He wrote, "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 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 & for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it." Later, Deepika was replaced with Triptii Dimri in Spirit, alongside Prabhas.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
ED raids Dino Morea's house in Rs 65 crore Mithi River scam, Deepika Padukone still part of Kalki 2, Housefull 5 set for Rs 13.94 crore day 1 opening: Top 5 Entertainment News
Ready for today's biggest entertainment buzz? From the ED raiding Dino Morea 's residence in the Rs 65 crore Mithi River desilting scam, to reports confirming Deepika Padukone is very much part of Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2 despite the Spirit controversy—plus early projections of a Rs 13.94 crore Day 1 for Housefull 5—here are your top 5 entertainment stories of the day! Mithi River Desilting Scam: ED arrives at Dino Morea's residence; evidence seized during raids to be used to identify beneficiaries Rs 65 crore fraud The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted raids at the residential premises of actor Dino Morea in Mumbai. The agency also conducted sweeps at multiple locations in Maharashtra and Kerala, as part of a money laundering probe linked to the alleged Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam. Official sources confirmed to PTI that the searches spanned more than 15 premises, covering the homes and offices of Morea, his brother, several contractors, and others suspected to be connected to the case. The investigation is being carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), based on a First Information Report (FIR) filed by the Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW). 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 Deepika Padukone being removed from the cast of Nag Ashwin's much-awaited film 'Kalki 2', amid the recent alleged cold war with Sandeep Reddy Vanga over Spirit. However, insiders have strongly refuted the claims, calling them entirely unfounded. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Device Made My Power Bill Drop Overnight elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo Social media has been abuzz with speculation about a supposed fallout between Deepika and the team behind Kalki 2898 AD, including co-star Prabhas. 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.' Housefull 5 advance booking report Day 1: Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan starrer to make a strong start with Rs 13.94 crore debut Bollywood's beloved comedy franchise Housefull is back with its fifth and most ambitious instalment yet — Housefull 5 — and if early numbers are anything to go by, it's gearing up for a massive theatrical run. With Rs 13.94 crore already clocked in through Day 1 advance bookings, the film is off to a roaring start. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Housefull 5A grossed approximately Rs 5.67 crore from the sale of 1,76,271 tickets across 10,087 shows, while Housefull 5B brought in around Rs 2.35 crore, selling 76,543 tickets through 7,279 shows. Together, without factoring in block seat bookings, the film has already amassed Rs 8.02 crore in advance sales. PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta pens a heartfelt note post-IPL loss; talks about a 'spectacular journey'; thanks the team for an incredible season After the fatal loss of the Punjab Kings team in the latest IPL tournament against RCB, Preity Zinta has issued a letter through her social media platform. Previously the actress and co-owner of PBKS was seen to be moved to tears with a disappointed look on her face on the day of the match. The actress has taken to her social media platform to share a motivational and heartwarming message to the players of Punjab Kings as well as all the fans that had been disappointed by the loss. She started her post off by saying, 'It didn't end the way we wanted it to, but…the journey was spectacular! It was exciting, entertaining, & inspiring. I loved the fight & the grit our young team, our shers, showed throughout the tournament.' Housefull 2 actress Shazahn Padamsee ties the knot with Ashish Kanakia in an intimate wedding ceremony, first pictures surface online Actress Shazahn Padamsee, who is known for her roles in Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, and Housefull 2, has officially begun a new chapter in her life. The actress got married to businessman Ashish Kanakia on June 5, 2025, in a private ceremony attended by close friends and family. The wedding was a quiet, intimate affair spread over two days, with only the couple's inner circle in attendance. According to sources, a post-wedding celebration is set to take place on June 7, 2025. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Deepika Padukone has not dropped out of Kalki 2, confirms source
Earlier today, reports suggested that actress Deepika Padukone has dropped out of the sequel of Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD due to friction with its lead star, Prabhas. Now, a source close to the team has dismissed these rumours. Speaking with NDTV, a source called the rumours of 'friction on sets' 'absolutely false'. According to the source, Kalki 2 is still in pre-production and has not gone on floors yet. 'No shoot, no sets, no interaction and therefore, no question of a fallout,' the source added. Also Read | 'Deepika Padukone was in a relationship with me for two years, I broke up with her,' says Muzammil Ibrahim The rumours of Deepika Padukone exiting Kalki 2 sparked days after a public fallout between director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and the actress. Deepika left Prabhas-starrer Spirit after Sandeep refused to agree to her 8-hour shift demand among other things. Later, the director took to his official X handle to indirectly slam the actress. He also accused her of leaking his film's plot. Also Read | Vijay Mallya reveals how Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif became overnight stars after featuring in Kingfisher Calendar: 'We had all the heroines on the calendar at a younger age' Taking to X, Sandeep wrote, '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… 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 & 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 jarra bhi farak nahi padtha. I like this kahawath very much :-) खुंदक में बिल्ली खंबा नोचे!' The post was accompanied by the hashtag Dirty Games.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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. Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Deepika Padukone's cold war Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone to launch 'Project K' at San Diego Comic-Con; Amitabh Bachchan calls it 'a proud moment' 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... Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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.
News18
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
5 Upcoming Deepika Padukone Films to Look Forward to Amid Kalki 2 Row
Last Updated: Deepika Padukone, who recently welcomed her first child with husband Ranveer Singh, had requested shorter work hours to maintain the work-life balance. Deepika Padukone, who has taken a step back from showbiz following the birth of her first child, is currently facing career challenges. After being dropped from Spirit due to creative differences with Sandeep Reddy Vanga, reports now suggest that she might also be removed from Kalki 2, which stars Prabhas. According to sources, Deepika's request for shorter working hours has become a point of contention with the makers. Rumours suggest that the team is considering dropping her entirely from the project. However, neither Deepika nor the filmmakers has released an official statement. 1. SSMB29 Deepika is set to make her Telugu cinema debut with SS Rajamouli's ambitious venture. The film stars Mahesh Babu in the lead and promises an epic adventure. Further details about Deepika's role are yet to be revealed. 2. King Reuniting with Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika will star in King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The film also boasts an ensemble cast including Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhay Verma and Suhana Khan. 3. Pathaan 2 After her impactful appearance in Pathaan (2023), Deepika is expected to return in its sequel. Produced by Yash Raj Films, the film will also feature Shah Rukh Khan. The original was a major box office success and marked Deepika's entry into the YRF spy universe. 4. The Intern In this much-anticipated film, Deepika will share the screen with Amitabh Bachchan. The Intern is the Indian adaptation of the 2015 Hollywood movie that starred Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro. While the project has been in development for some time, details about the shoot and release date remain under wraps. 5. Brahmāstra 2 The sequel will centre on the story of Dev and Amrita. Since the release of the first part, fans have speculated that Deepika will play Amrita. Many believe she appeared briefly as Shiva's mother in the original. The film is being directed by Ayan Mukerji. First Published:
