Following Deepika Padukone’s departure from ‘Spirit’ and ‘Kalki 2’, she still has two major projects in hand. One is AA22xA6 with Allu Arjun and Atlee, and the other is KING with Shah Rukh Khan. Deepika is already shooting KING with her close friend Shah Rukh. Meanwhile, it has been reported that Deepika’s role in Atlee’s film has been reduced, which could be a major setback for the actress.
Recent reports suggest that Deepika Padukone’s screen time in AA22xA6 has been reduced due to her demand for fewer working hours. However, a source also claims that there is no truth to these reports.
According to a report, Deepika Padukone is scheduled to begin shooting for this film with Allu Arjun, directed by Atlee, at the end of this month. A source has claimed that the reports of Deepika’s reduced screen time are untrue. The character offered to her when she joined the film in June remains unchanged. Her character is very powerful and essential for the first and second parts of the film.
Reports suggest that Deepika Padukone has locked dates from the end of October to the end of December for this project. The first schedule will focus on establishing her character. Deepika will work on large-scale action set-pieces in November. In December, the team will travel to the UAE where Allu Arjun and Deepika will shoot several major scenes of the film.
The news of Deepika Padukone’s smaller role in Atlee’s film surfaced shortly after she was removed from ‘Kalki 2’. It is said that the makers of Kalki 2 decided to remove Deepika from the film because she was demanding a 25 percent increase in her fees and a 7-hour shift. Reportedly, the makers tried to negotiate these two demands with Deepika, but she stood her ground.