Did Deepika Padukone Just Hint at Her Values Over Fame?

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Key Takeaways
- Deepika Padukone emphasizes relationships over success.
- Her post is seen as a response to her exit from Kalki AD 2898.
- Fans are showing support on social media.
- She is set to work again with Shah Rukh Khan in King.
- The film industry is navigating the balance between success and personal values.
Mumbai, Sep 20 (NationPress) The talented actress Deepika Padukone has stirred the internet after Vyjayanthi Movies disclosed her departure from the sequel of Kalki AD 2898. Recently, she shared a cryptic message on her official Instagram account stating, "People you work with matter more than the success of a film".
As she kicked off filming for Shah Rukh Khan's King, Deepika reflected, "The very first lesson he taught me almost 18 years ago while filming Om Shanti Om was that the experience of making a movie, and the people you make it with, matter far more than its success. I couldn’t agree more and have applied that learning to every decision I’ve made since. And that’s probably why we’re back making our 6th movie together? (sic)"
Her recent post is interpreted as a subtle jab at the producers of Kalki AD 2898.
Immediately after her post, fans flooded the comments, showing their support for Deepika's stance.
One user commented, "I’m so glad that you spoke up! I love you,” followed by a red heart emoji.
Another wrote, "Who was saying that Deepika's downfall has begun?"
A third user remarked, "it’s always the company".
A proud supporter shared, "I’m so proud of you! Stand for yourself and never stop believing what you deserve! I love you", accompanied by a red heart emoji.
Earlier in the week, the production team announced on social media that Deepika would not be part of the much-anticipated sequel, claiming a film of this caliber deserves "commitment and much more".
On their X (formerly Twitter) account, Vyjayanthi Movies stated, "This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be part of the upcoming sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. After careful consideration, we decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership. A film like Kalki 2898 AD deserves that commitment and much more. We wish her the best with her future works."