Overview

• In an Oct. 9 CNBC-TV18 interview, Padukone said many male superstars have long worked eight-hour days without scrutiny.
• She called the Indian film business very disorganised and urged clear systems and norms for schedules and workplace culture.
• Vyjayanthi Movies previously confirmed she will not appear in the Kalki 2898 AD sequel, citing an inability to find a partnership and higher commitment needs.
• Padukone earlier left Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, after which Triptii Dimri was named her replacement and the director posted critical messages on X without naming her.
• Media accounts linked both exits to her request for fixed shifts and other alleged demands that remain unconfirmed, while she has begun work on King with Shah Rukh Khan.