India, Sept. 18 -- The sequel to the 2024 science fiction epic Kalki 2898 AD will not feature Deepika Padukone. On September 18, 2025, Vyjayanthi Movies officially posted the announcement on X.

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The studio wrote, "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 f...