Overview

• The production house announced it had “parted ways” with the actor for the sequel, saying it could not “find a partnership” and that the film “deserves that commitment and much more.”
• Industry reports attribute the rupture to alleged requests for a 25% fee hike, a seven‑hour shooting day, and five‑star accommodations and meal reimbursements for a large entourage.
• A separate line of reporting says script revisions reportedly cut her character to a near‑cameo, which sources claim led her team to exit.
• Deepika Padukone has not issued an official comment, while director Nag Ashwin shared a cryptic note: “You can’t change what happened, but you can choose what happens next.”
• Fan reactions surged online and prior interviews indicated the sequel aimed to start by year‑end, placing fresh attention on casting and scheduling decisions.