Sai Pallavi Replaces Deepika Padukone in Kalki 2 as Role Retained

Sai Pallavi has been confirmed to replace Deepika Padukone in the upcoming sequel Kalki 2, with the role retained rather than scrapped. Deepika's exit followed unsuccessful negotiations over a reported 25-35% fee increase and specific working hours. The makers emphasized the need for full commitment to the project. Kalki 2 features a notable cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Prabhas, with filming underway.