Social media is abuzz with speculation that Deepika Padukone’s name has been removed from the end credits of Kalki 2898 AD on OTT platforms. The chatter began after several users noticed that the actress’s name was reportedly missing from the film’s credits, sparking debate among fans and moviegoers alike.
Netizens Notice Deepika’s Name Missing
A viral Reddit post featured a video showing the end credits of Kalki 2898 AD, where Deepika’s name was not visible. This led to heated discussions online, with some users accusing the makers of being “petty” following reports that the actress will not be part of the film’s sequel.
One user wrote,
“It’s one thing to have a falling out but this is downright unprofessional. She’s literally in the film and promoted it. The irony here is that they called Deepika unprofessional but then behave like this.”
Another comment read,
“Ya, they are being petty at this point.”
Adding to the confusion, one fan claimed that even the Blu-ray version of the movie lacked Deepika’s credit.
Was Her Name Really Removed?
However, other users quickly pointed out that Deepika’s name was never shown in the end credits — even during the theatrical release. One Redditor clarified,
“No, it was never there from the beginning. They missed adding her during the release as well, which they didn’t bother to correct for the OTT version. This was already brought to their attention earlier.”
Interestingly, the Hindi version of the film on Netflix does include Deepika Padukone’s name in the credits. A fan shared a screenshot of this, suggesting that the discrepancy might simply be a backend or versioning error rather than an intentional omission.
Deepika Padukone’s Exit From the Sequel
Earlier reports confirmed that Deepika had exited the Kalki 2898 AD sequel. According to industry sources, the actress requested a cap on her working hours — a condition the production team reportedly couldn’t accommodate. Similar scheduling issues were cited when she opted out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit as well.
What’s Next for Deepika Padukone
Despite the Kalki sequel exit, Deepika has a powerhouse lineup ahead. She will next be seen in Siddharth Anand’s King alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, and Abhishek Bachchan. She’s also teaming up with Allu Arjun in Atlee’s next film, tentatively titled AA22xA6, further cementing her pan-India appeal.
Jay-Ho Updates
As of now, it appears that Deepika Padukone’s missing credit in Kalki 2898 AD is likely a technical oversight and not a deliberate move by the makers. With different OTT versions showing different credit lists, fans might have to wait for an official clarification from the production team.
