Deepika’s fans were shocked to point out that her name was omitted in the closing credits during the streaming of Kalki 2898 AD-despite her presence in the film and her being one of the main characters in the promotional campaign. The disappearance was first highlighted through the screengrabs that went viral on social media, which provoked the suspicion of an intentional action by the movie makers.
Glitch or Punishment?
The chaos on social media caused by the credit removal was, however, on streaming sites, for instance, like Netflix and Amazon Prime, and it was found that Deepika’s name is still there in some versions of the credits. This discrepancy has led to speculations: Is it a technical error, a change done after the release, or perhaps something related to her departure from the sequel?
Exit from the Sequel: What Went Wrong?
Deepika’s association with the project has been troubled from the very start. In the month of September of 2025, the makers of Kalki 2898 AD made an official statement that she would not be returning for the sequel, giving as the reason a lack of collaboration, notwithstanding the long circuit of the first movie. Then came the allegations: media reports said she demanded a raise, shorter working hours, and travel expenses for staff, putting the questions of her professionalism and commitment to the industry up for debate.
Fans React: Outrage and Support
Social media mirrors the emotion behind the controversy. One fan commented:
“This is very bad. At least her name should be there. She did an amazing job.”
Other people asked questions: why was the actor who played a crucial role almost completely disregarded in the recognition? A lot of them took advantage of the situation to bring up the larger topics of women’s rights, recognition, and the treatment of celebrities off camera.
Makers Silent, Questions Grow
Vyjayanthi Movies, the production house behind Kalki 2898 AD, has not publicly clarified the credit saga. As the sequel moves forward without Deepika, this incident adds a fresh layer of intrigue to what was already one of the most ambitious Indian film projects. The question remains: Will the makers address the credit removal, or let the footage speak for itself?
The film production company Vyjayanthi Movies, also the producer of Kalki 2898 AD, has kept the credit issue from being disclosed to the public. With the sequel going on without Deepika, this incident has turned the project into one of the most difficult Indian films ever to be made and has given it a new aspect. The question remains: Will the makers confront the problem of credit removal or let the footage speak for itself?
