Overview

• Kalki 2 remains in pre-production with Deepika Padukone confirmed to film her role in 2026
• Padukone was ousted from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit in May after insisting on an eight-hour workday, a high fee and a profit share
• Triptii Dimri replaced her in Spirit and Vanga publicly accused Padukone of leaking his script and playing “dirty PR games”
• Prominent filmmakers and actors have voiced backing for her work-life balance demands, sparking industry discussions on flexible schedules
• Despite recent controversies, Padukone has secured major roles in SSMB29, King, Pathaan 2 and AA22xA6, underscoring continued demand