Sandeep Reddy Vanga Reaction To Deepika Padukone Exit From Kalki 2

Sandeep Reddy Vanga Reaction: Deepika Padukone’s exit from the much-anticipated sequel to Kalki 2898 AD surprised Bollywood and Tollywood fans, who were astonished to hear the official press conference held by Vyjayanthi Movies, who announced her exit. The production house has come out with a formal statement that states there was no successful working relationship. They emphasized further stating that a film of this magnitude would require “commitment and much more”, which indirectly hints that scheduling and availability could possibly have been the crux of the matter.

Confusion Begins With A Fake Account

Immediately afterward, an account created on social media imitating Sandeep Reddy Vanga commented on the news with plenty of laughing-smiley emojis. This created a buzz online, with scores believing it was his official reaction. The account made viral waves, but sources later confirmed that the post was never made by the real director.

An Ongoing Clash

This isn’t the first time Deepika Padukone’s name has been associated with a clash with filmmakers. Reports suggest that her professional disagreements with Sandeep Reddy Vanga commenced first during the discussions for his untitled film Spirit. The story goes that she had hiked her demand for remuneration while at the same time pleading for restricted working hours, resulting in her walking off that project as well. Though this has never been freely admitted, fans see a pattern in her recent withdrawal from Kalki 2.

What It Means For Kalki 2

With Deepika’s exit, a crucial void has been created in the cast. As her character was considered quintessential after the success of Kalki 2898 AD. However, the makers seem determined to move forward with a fresh casting choice. On the other hand, expectations ran sky-high for the sequel. With Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan already on board, despite this high-profile exit.

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While the fake reaction of Sandeep Reddy Vanga added unnecessary grapevine chatter. The official statement would leave no doubt that the decision was entirely professional. Scheduling, remuneration, or creative differences notwithstanding. Deepika’s exit shows that even the so-called big-budget projects have their fair share of troubles trying to hold in top stars for a long time.