Sai Pallavi is clearly on a roll. After reportedly playing the iconic role of Sita in Ramayana, she is also set to star with Junaid Khan one day. There is so much more. Sai Pallavi has now been finalized to replace Deepika Padukone in Nag Ashwin’s much-awaited sequel, Kalki 2.
Sai Pallavi to replace Deepika Padukone in Kalki 2 after fee dispute
a member of Kalki 2 The cast confirmed the development, saying, “It’s Sai (replacing Deepika). There was no question of killing the role after Deepika’s exit.”
Deepika’s departure from the sequel reportedly followed a rift with the team. According to sources, the actress demanded a substantial increase in her remuneration for the sequel, as well as specific working-hour conditions to accommodate her responsibilities as a new mother.
An insider revealed, “Deepika wanted about 35 per cent more for the next film than what she got for the first film. It became difficult to adjust to the terms. Eventually she walked out and now Sai Pallavi has stepped in.”
While there has been no official statement from the makers, the change in casting is expected to significantly change the dynamics of the sequel, which remains one of the most anticipated big projects in the pipeline.
