Deepika Padukone, who played one of the lead roles in Nag Ashwin’s *Kalki 2898 AD*, will not be part of the much-anticipated sequel. The first film garnered significant attention, and fans have been eagerly waiting for the continuation of this epic story.
However, on Thursday, the makers of *Kalki 2898 AD* took to social media to announce Deepika’s exit from the sequel. They tweeted:
*”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.”*
The makers further added:
*”And a film like @Kalki2898AD deserves that commitment and much more. We wish her the best with her future works.”*
Speculations have already begun about the reasons behind the split, with some wondering if Deepika had requested an eight-hour shift for *Kalki 2898 AD* Part 2 as well.
### Netizens React to Deepika Padukone’s Exit
The news of Deepika Padukone’s departure has sparked mixed reactions from netizens. Some have expressed disappointment, while others have criticized both the actress and the makers.
One user tweeted,
*”Deepika has lot of HEAD WEIGHT proved time and again with Multiple directors and Producers. Every Industry should boycott her!!!”*
Another netizen slammed the makers, commenting,
*”Collections chahiye toh Bollywood se bheekh maango. Kaam ho gaya toh apna asli roop dikhao. Double Faced People.”*
On the other hand, some feel that removing Deepika was the right decision considering the film revolves heavily around her role. One user wrote,
*”When an actress can’t give her fullest to a movie, that too in a film which revolves around her role (Mother of God), removing her is the best decision to take! I don’t know what’s wrong with #DeepikaPadukone, she had issues with other films too!”*
### Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Collection
*Kalki 2898 AD* performed well at the box office, collecting a total of Rs. 646.31 crore (all languages) in India. The film’s Hindi version alone minted Rs. 293.12 crore, adding to the excitement for the sequel.
### Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 Release Date
While the makers have not officially announced the release date for the sequel, reports suggest that it will hit theaters in late 2026 or sometime in 2027.
As fans wait in anticipation, the spotlight is now on which actress will step into Deepika Padukone’s shoes for *Kalki 2898 AD* Part 2—a role that will undoubtedly be challenging to fill. Stay tuned for more updates.
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