📰 Deepika Padukone Finally Breaks Silence on Exiting Spirit & Kalki 2898 AD 🎥💔
- MediaFx
- Oct 10
- 2 min read
TL;DR:After months of rumours, Deepika Padukone has finally addressed why she opted out of Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD promotions and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit. 💬 The actress clarified that health and scheduling conflicts — not creative issues — led to her withdrawal.
What Happened?
Deepika confirmed that she had to step back from multiple commitments due to health reasons during her pregnancy and postnatal recovery. 🤱
She stated: “I’ve always given my 100% to every role. But right now, family and health come first.”
The clarification ends months of speculation that she left due to disagreements with Spirit director Sandeep Reddy Vanga or with Kalki’s team.
Sources close to her say she maintains a warm relationship with both production houses and could collaborate again once she resumes full-time work.
Flashback / Context
Kalki 2898 AD, co-starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, was one of India’s biggest pan-India releases.
Deepika appeared briefly in early promos but was later absent from press tours, sparking “creative fallout” rumours.
In Spirit, she was initially set to play the female lead opposite Prabhas, but the role is now being re-cast.
Who Gains & Who Loses?
Gains: Deepika — praised for her transparency and prioritising well-being over pressure. 🌸
Losses: Fans — disappointed by her exit but supportive of her personal choice.
Producers: Must recalibrate casting and marketing strategies.
People’s Angle
For young professionals, Deepika’s move resonates deeply — a reminder that stepping back isn’t quitting, it’s self-care. 💪
MediaFx Take
In an industry that glorifies non-stop hustle, Deepika’s honesty stands tall. ✨ Her choice puts health above hype — a quiet but powerful message for every working woman balancing ambition and life.
