In a big development, Deepika Padukone is no longer a part of the sequel of Kalki 2898 AD. Vyjayanthi Movies, the production house behind the film, took to social media to make an official announcement. They said that despite the long journey of making the first film, they failed to find a partnership with the actress. The post read, "This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of #Kalki2898AD. After careful consideration, We have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership.