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Deepika Padukone’s AA22xA6 Role Unchanged as Production Sets October–December Shoot

The update counters reports linking a reduced part to her work-hour demands.

Overview

  • Production insiders say her screen time has not been cut and clarify the part is not a cameo, describing it as central to the film’s early narrative.
  • She is slated to join the shoot in late October after wrapping King with Shah Rukh Khan and has allotted dates through the end of December.
  • The first schedule will establish her character, followed in November by large-scale action sequences including a chase designed with a South Korean stunt team.
  • The unit plans to film key scenes in the United Arab Emirates in December as part of the ongoing schedule.
  • Speculation about a trimmed role surfaced after reported exits from Kalki 2 and Spirit over fees and shorter shifts, which sources close to this film dispute.