Deepika Addresses Kalki 2 Departure, Reveals Details About Starring Opposite SRK in King

Deepika Padukone on Kalki 2898 AD Exit, Confirms Sixth Film With Shah Rukh Khan: King.

Deepika Padukone has addressed her exit from Kalki 2898 AD and confirmed her next project with Shah Rukh Khan, King, marking their sixth collaboration since Om Shanti Om (2007). Sharing a photo of their hands clasped, she wrote about valuing the experience and people over a film’s success, explaining that this philosophy guides her career choices.

Vyjayanthi Movies officially confirmed her departure from Kalki 2898 AD, citing the need for full commitment to a project of its scale. Director Nag Ashwin’s cryptic Instagram post—“You can’t change what happened, but you can choose what happens next”—added to the speculation around her exit.

Industry insiders note this aligns with Deepika’s history of prioritising projects that match her vision, as seen earlier this year when she left Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit. While her Kalki departure remains a talking point, fans are thrilled about her reunion with SRK in King.