**Deepika Padukone Pens Cryptic Note After Kalki 2 Exit, Confirms Return with Shah Rukh Khan in King**
Actress Deepika Padukone has been making headlines recently following the announcement of her exit from the highly anticipated sequel to *Kalki 2898 AD*. Vyjayanthi Movies, the production house behind *Kalki 2898 AD*, confirmed that Deepika will no longer be reprising her role as Sumathi in the upcoming film.
### Kalki 2 Exit Officially Announced
The news came through an official statement posted on Vyjayanthi Movies’ X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday. The production house wrote,
*”This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. 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. A film like Kalki 2898 AD deserves that commitment and much more. We wish her the best with her future works.”*
### Deepika Shares Heartfelt Note and Confirms Role in King
Just days after the announcement, Deepika Padukone took to Instagram to share a candid photo with superstar Shah Rukh Khan, confirming that she will be a part of their upcoming film *King*. The photo showed the two stars sitting side by side, holding hands, although their faces were not visible.
In her caption, Deepika wrote a heartfelt message reflecting on her long-standing professional relationship with Shah Rukh Khan:
*”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?”*
### Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan: A Successful Collaboration
*King* will mark the sixth on-screen collaboration between Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan. The two first starred together in *Om Shanti Om*, which also marked Deepika’s acting debut. Their later collaborations include the blockbuster hits *Chennai Express*, *Happy New Year*, *Pathaan*, and *Jawan*.
### What’s Next for Deepika Padukone?
After the exit from *Kalki 2*, Deepika is currently working on Atlee’s project *AA22xA6*, where she stars alongside Allu Arjun in the lead. Fans are eagerly awaiting her upcoming ventures and continue to support her versatile career.
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