Deepika Padukone Faces Back-to-Back Setbacks After Motherhood, May Exit ‘Kalki 2’ Too
After recently embracing motherhood, Deepika Padukone is reportedly experiencing turbulence in her professional journey. Following her alleged exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’, fresh reports claim that the actress might also be dropped from ‘Kalki 2’, starring Prabhas, due to ongoing “friction on set.”
According to Bollywood.mobi, the actress had requested shorter working hours post-pregnancy—a move that allegedly caused tension during the film’s early production discussions. While no official confirmation has been made by Deepika or the film’s makers, insiders suggest the team is considering replacing her.
Not Her First Exit
This follows her reported removal from ‘Spirit’, which also starred Prabhas and was helmed by Vanga. Disagreements over remuneration, shooting schedules, and contract amendments—including demands for extra pay beyond 100 shoot days—led to her departure, insiders claim.
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga even hinted at the dispute in a cryptic social media post, criticizing an unnamed actor for breaching trust and attempting to derail his vision, using phrases like “dirty PR games” and “you didn’t get it. You never will.”
Triptii Dimri Steps In
Following Deepika’s alleged ouster, Triptii Dimri, who rose to fame with ‘Animal’, has officially joined the cast of Spirit. She shared her excitement on social media, posting the film’s title poster and thanking Vanga for trusting her with the role.
As for ‘Kalki 2’, no replacement has been confirmed yet, but the buzz suggests the production team is actively exploring other options.
While Deepika continues to be one of Bollywood’s most influential stars, the situation raises important conversations around workplace flexibility, especially for new mothers in the film industry.
News Source : Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
