Deepika Padukone Shot For 20 Days Before EXIT From 'Kalki 2', Real Reason For Leaving Film Revealed

Deepika Padukone was removed from the second instalment of the superhit film, Kalki. This incident occurred immediately after she exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film, Spirit and reports claimed that she demanded fewer working hours and higher pay. While the buzz about her high demands as a new mom has been circulating around the industry, an insider reveals the real reason for her exit from Kalki 2.

Deepika Padukone worked for 20 days for Kalki 2 but exited as her high-pay demand wasn't fulfilled

According to a report by News18 Showsha, Deepika had already shot for twenty days for the sequel to Prabhas' starrer. However, a source close to the production teamed revealed that Deepika put across an unjust demand of 25 percent hike in her fees. She knew that her role was irreplacable, due to the attention she garnered in the first instalment of Kalki 2898 AD. 

The insider revealed that things took an ugly turn with the way her management approached the pay negotiations. Deepika knew all about the sequel and how a strong performance role was curated for her. The source even added that the schedule for her next shoot was also decided keeping her comfort in mind, so, there was no scope of clash of dates. The source said:

"Deepika Padukone’s demand for a pay hike — significantly higher than 25% — stemmed from her conviction that she is irreplaceable. The real turning point lay in how her management approached the negotiations. Deepika was fully aware of the sequel and the strong, performance-driven role created for her. In fact, she had already filmed nearly 20 days of Part 2 while shooting Part 1 — something director Nag Ashwin himself confirmed in several media interactions. Her schedule for the next phase was always meant to be decided mutually, so the claim of a date clash holds no merit."

For the unversed, Vyjayanthi Movies confirmed Deepika's exit from the Kalki 2898 AD sequel. They posted a note on X and stated that Deepika is not part of the upcoming sequel of the film. With a respectful tone, they revealed thay have decided to part ways, despite the long journey of making the first film, they were unable to form a partnership. The note can be read as:

"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 @Kalki2898AD deserves that commitment and much more. We wish her the best with her future projects."

Deepika Padukone starts shooting with Shah Rukh Khan

After two big South Indian films slipper from her kitty, Deepika reunited with Shah Rukh Khan for his upcoming film, King. She dropped a photo, wherein her hand was in the hand of Shah Rukh Khan. Along with it, she wrote how he taught her the most important filming lesson 18 years ago. She heaped praises on their union and stated how they are back with their sixth film together. Her note can be read as:

"The very first lesson he taught me almost 18 years ago while filming Om Shanti Om was that the experience of making a movie, and the people you make it with, matter far more than its success. I couldn’t agree more and have applied that learning to every decision I’ve made since. And that’s probably why we’re back making our 6th movie together?"

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