Thu Sep 18 12:06:26 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Deepika Padukone will not be in the sequel of *Kalki 2898 AD* due to disagreements over her demands, including a higher fee and shorter work hours, which the production house, Vyjayanthi Movies, deemed unreasonable. This mirrors a similar situation with Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s *Spirit* where her demands were also unmet. The production company has officially confirmed the separation and states that the film deserves more commitment than they were able to agree upon.

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**Deepika Padukone Exits *Kalki 2898 AD* Sequel Amidst Demands Dispute**

**Hyderabad, India** – Vyjayanthi Movies officially confirmed on Thursday that Bollywood star Deepika Padukone will not be reprising her role in the sequel to the highly anticipated film, *Kalki 2898 AD*. The announcement, made via an X post, cited irreconcilable differences regarding the terms of Padukone’s involvement.

“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,” Vyjayanthi Movies stated, adding that the film “deserves that commitment and much more.”

Sources familiar with the matter indicate that Padukone’s demands, including a 25% increase in her fee from the first film and a limit of 7-hour workdays, raised concerns with producers. Her refusal to accept compromises, such as utilizing a luxury vanity for rest periods in exchange for slightly longer work hours, ultimately led to the decision.

This marks the second time this year that Padukone has exited a major project due to disagreements over terms. Earlier in May, she reportedly left Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s *Spirit* following a similar dispute over her fees, working hours, and other demands. Vanga alluded to the fallout on social media.

The production company now faces the task of finding a replacement for Padukone. With the first *Kalki 2898 AD* generating significant buzz, all eyes are on who will step into the role. *NDTV* has reached out to Deepika Padukone’s PR team for comment.

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