India, Sept. 20 -- The makers of Kalki 2898 AD recently left fans stunned after announcing that Deepika Padukone will not be a part of the film's sequel. Their statement quickly became the talk of the town, sparking rumours that the actor had been unprofessional. However, in a 2024 interview, the film's director, Nag Ashwin, had praised Deepika, saying she made his life easier on set and always stepped up whenever required.

In his conversation with Filmymantra in 2024, Nag Ashwin lauded the actor, sharing his experience of working with her: "She was very effortless, she made my life very easy for sure. Especially in part one, her role required her to have a sort of weight. There were not too many scenes also with her but wherever it was ...