š° Deepika Padukone Finally Breaks Silence on Exiting Spirit & Kalki 2898 AD š„š
- MediaFx

- Oct 10, 2025
- 2 min read
TL;DR:After months of rumours, Deepika PadukoneĀ has finally addressed why she opted out of Prabhasā Kalki 2898 ADĀ promotions and Sandeep Reddy Vangaās Spirit. š¬ The actress clarified that health and scheduling conflictsĀ ā not creative issues ā led to her withdrawal.

What Happened?
Deepika confirmed that she had to step back from multiple commitmentsĀ due to health reasons during her pregnancy and postnatal recovery. š¤±
She stated: āIāve always given my 100% to every role. But right now, family and health come first.ā
The clarification ends months of speculation that she left due to disagreements with SpiritĀ director Sandeep Reddy Vanga or with KalkiāsĀ team.
Sources close to her say she maintains a warm relationshipĀ 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 Indiaās biggest pan-India releases.
Deepika appeared briefly in early promos but was later absent from press tours, sparking ācreative falloutā 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:Ā Deepika ā praised for her transparency and prioritising well-being over pressure. šø
Losses:Ā Fans ā disappointed by her exit but supportive of her personal choice.
Producers:Ā Must recalibrate casting and marketing strategies.
Peopleās Angle
For young professionals, Deepikaās move resonates deeply ā a reminder that stepping back isnāt quitting, itās self-care. šŖ
MediaFx Take
In an industry that glorifies non-stop hustle, Deepikaās honesty stands tall. ⨠Her choice puts health above hype ā a quiet but powerful message for every working woman balancing ambition and life.













































