Set in a dystopian future in the year 2898 AD, ‘Kalki’ followed the story of a group on a mission to protect lab subject SUM-80’s (Padukone) unborn child, believed to be Kalki.
The film was released in June 2024 and earned over Rs 1,000 crore at the global box office.
Vyjayanthi Movies is a film production House established in 1972, by C. Ashwini Dutt.
The announcement from Vyjayanthi Movies about Deepika Padukone’s exit from Kalki 2898 AD sequel reflects a shift, possibly influenced by her recent motherhood and schedule, including the film King with Shah Rukh Khan, which may have strained her commitment to the franchise, as hinted by her absence from earlier sequel production hints in January 2025 by director Nag Ashwin.