FACT CHECK: Deepika Padukone NOT Dropped From Kalki 2898 AD Credits Despite Viral Rumours - Here's The TRUTH Behind Claims

After Deepika Padukone's exit from the much-awaited sequel to Kalki 2989 AD, reports stated that her name had been removed from the end credits on OTT platforms, owing to a viral video on social media.

However, as of now, Deepika's name is appearing in the cast list. This raises the question - was her name truly removed, or was the controversy just a misunderstanding?

Deepika Padukone back in Kalki 2989 AD credits?

The makers of Kalki 2989 AD, which is currently streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in different languages, faced major backlash after a screenshot of the film's end credits went viral without Deepika's name in it. This sparked an intense debate on the internet as one user wrote, "@VyjayanthiFilms removed Deepika Padukone from end credits in Kalki PART 1 from the OTT platforms… Maybe the worst production house to exist…you guys deserve to rot in hell lmao.. Removing name from end credits will remove her impact from the film? Seriously?" Another had said, "So petty of them. They didn't have it during release, only added it later when fans begged and now removed again.. so-called respected female producers."

But as verified by Zoom, Deepika's name is showing in the credits of Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan starrer, which hints that the viral screenshots and videos on social media could be doctored. Take a look -

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About controversy surrounding Deepika Padukone's exit from sequel

Fans were left shocked and upset after Vyjayanthi Films confirmed that Deepika Padukone has been dropped from the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. Deepika, who played the much-loved role of Sumati in the first part, had earned widespread praise for her powerful performance, making thDeepika Padukone back in Kalki 2989 AD credits?e news all the more disappointing for her admirers.Kalki 2989 AD credits