India, Sept. 18 -- Following the release of the multi-starrer, dystopian, mythological action-drama Kalki 2898 AD last year, the sequel is said to be in the works. But the latest official news out is that Deepika Padukone, who played a crucial main character in the first part, will no longer be associated with the sequel. The makers had put out a social media post, confirming the same.

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"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 Kalki 2898 AD deserves that commit...