Fact Check: Deepika Padukone’s name dropped from Kalki 2898 AD end credits after exit row? : Bollywood News
Deepika Padukone’s reported fallout with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Mythri Movie Makers over the alleged eight-hour work demand has sparked a new round of debate in the film industry. Adding to the ongoing discussions, netizens have now claimed that the makers have removed Deepika’s name from the end credits of Kalki 2898 ADthe first installment of Nag Ashwin’s ambitious science fiction franchise.
Fact Check: Deepika Padukone’s name was removed from the end credits of Kalki 2898 AD after the exit line?
To verify the speculation, Bollywood Hungama checked the versions of the film currently available on major streaming platforms. It turns out that in the Hindi version of Kalki 2898 ADbroadcast on Netflix, Deepika Padukone’s name was indeed omitted from the end credits. However, the other four language versions – Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam – currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, continue to feature his name in the credits.
Although the development has sparked strong reactions online, neither the actress nor the production house have released an official statement on the matter.
In September 2025, Vyjayanthi Movies, the banner behind Kalki 2898 ADhas confirmed through an official statement that Deepika Padukone will not return for the sequel. The announcement, shared on the production house’s social media handles, read: “This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be a part of the upcoming #Kalki2898AD sequel. After much consideration, we have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey to make the first film, we failed to find a partnership. And a film like @Kalki2898AD deserves this commitment and much more. We wish him all the best for his future works.” “
Padukone’s character, SUM-80, was central to the story of Kalki 2898 ADwith the story revolving around her and the unborn child prophesied to be the final avatar of Lord Vishnu – Kalki.
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