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Last Updated: November 10, 2024, 14:32 IST
Makers of Kalki 2898 AD Sequel Await Deepika Padukone’s Return from Maternity Leave
Deepika Padukone has been an integral part of Nag Ashwin’s cinematic venture, Kalki 2898 AD, which made waves at the box office, generating impressive earnings exceeding Rs 1000 crore. Following this success, the production team has embarked on the sequel, but recent reports indicate they are opting to delay filming until Padukone completes her maternity leave.
According to sources, Padukone is currently dedicating her time to her newborn daughter, Dua. Reports suggest she has chosen a hands-on approach to motherhood, signaling her intention to manage all parental responsibilities without the assistance of a nanny. As per a source, “Deepika is extremely devoted to her role as a mother and wants to be actively involved in every aspect of her daughter’s early life. She and her husband, Ranveer Singh, are dividing the parenting duties between them.” The same source has noted that despite some pressure from the production team, Padukone intends to prioritize her family commitments for the time being.
Amidst the ongoing production of Kalki 2898 AD, the makers have been accommodating in their approach. Although Padukone reportedly offered to reduce her role to allow filming to proceed, the producers have chosen to wait for her full return. “They have started shooting some segments without her, but they consider the project incomplete without Deepika,” the source revealed. The cast of the sequel is set to include prominent names such as Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan.
Padukone and Singh welcomed Dua in September 2024, marking a significant milestone in their family life. Professionally, Padukone’s recent appearances included roles in Singham Again and Fighter, showcasing her versatility alongside co-star Hrithik Roshan earlier in the year.
As the anticipation for the sequel mounts, it is clear that the creators of Kalki 2898 AD recognize Padukone’s unique contribution to the film and are willing to bide their time to ensure her involvement in the project.
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