Overview

• Vin Diesel posted on Instagram about "Xander's next adventure in Mumbai," prompting fresh speculation about a new XXX installment.
• Bollywood Life and Rediff report industry buzz that Deepika Padukone could reunite with Diesel for the franchise, yet no casting has been announced.
• The makers of Kalki 2898 AD recently said Padukone has opted out of the sequel, creating space on her slate.
• Trade chatter cited by Bollywood Life alleges higher fee and on‑set requirement demands for Kalki 2, though those claims remain unverified.
• Padukone has publicly stated on Instagram that she has begun filming Shah Rukh Khan’s King, signaling active commitments in India.