Priyanka Chopra to replace Deepika Padukone in 'Kalki 2' with Prabhas? Here's what we know!
After deepika padukone stepped away from the sequel to kalki 2898 AD, filmmakers approached several leading actresses to fill the role.
Priyanka Chopra emerged as one of the top preferences for the lead role due to her global fan base and strong box-office presence.
Recent updates now suggest that priyanka has refused to be part of the sequel, adding another hurdle for the makers.
Deepika Padukone originally played the female lead in kalki 2898 AD and was expected to reprise her role in the sequel.
Soon after the announcement, she exited the project.
Her departure left the team searching for another actress of similar stature to lead opposite Prabhas.
Like Deepika, priyanka reportedly had specific contractual conditions before accepting the project.
Flexibility in shooting schedules to allow family time.
Permission to travel with her daughter during filming.
A fee equal to Deepika Padukone’s compensation for the sequel.
As negotiations did not meet her terms, priyanka opted out of the film.
Released on june 27, 2024, the telugu sci-fi film received massive love from audiences.
Directed by Nag Ashwin, the movie starred Prabhas, deepika padukone, amitabh bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani.
With huge box-office success, producers expected the sequel to be equally impactful.
After deepika and Priyanka’s exit, the filmmakers are reportedly considering:
Alia Bhatt
Sai Pallavi
Anushka Shetty
Casting discussions are ongoing, and the official confirmation is still awaited.
Priyanka Chopra emerged as one of the top preferences for the lead role due to her global fan base and strong box-office presence.
Recent updates now suggest that priyanka has refused to be part of the sequel, adding another hurdle for the makers.
🔹 Why Deepika's Exit Affected the Project
Deepika Padukone originally played the female lead in kalki 2898 AD and was expected to reprise her role in the sequel.
Soon after the announcement, she exited the project.
Her departure left the team searching for another actress of similar stature to lead opposite Prabhas.
🔹 Priyanka Chopra’s Reported Demands
Like Deepika, priyanka reportedly had specific contractual conditions before accepting the project.
She demanded:
Flexibility in shooting schedules to allow family time.
Permission to travel with her daughter during filming.
A fee equal to Deepika Padukone’s compensation for the sequel.
As negotiations did not meet her terms, priyanka opted out of the film.
🔹 Superhit success of kalki 2898 AD
Released on june 27, 2024, the telugu sci-fi film received massive love from audiences.
Directed by Nag Ashwin, the movie starred Prabhas, deepika padukone, amitabh bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani.
With huge box-office success, producers expected the sequel to be equally impactful.
🔹 Other Actresses in Consideration
After deepika and Priyanka’s exit, the filmmakers are reportedly considering:
Alia Bhatt
Sai Pallavi
Anushka Shetty
Casting discussions are ongoing, and the official confirmation is still awaited.