Nag Ashwin posts an interesting message after Deepika Padukone's exit

You can't change what happened, but you can choose what happens next , wrote director Nag Ashwin on Instagram, hours after Deepika Padukone's exit from Kalki 2898 AD was announced on Thursday. Sri Krishna's character from the movie accompanies the message. The post by the director comes amid speculations about which actress might step into the shoes of Sumathi in the Prabhas-headlined dystopian sci-fi action drama. https: twitter.com telugufilmnagar status 1968674556073201892 Here is what Vyjayanthi Movies stated, announcing Deepika's exit from the prestigious sequel: This is to officially announce that Deepika Padukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of Kalki2898AD. 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. And a film like Kalki 2898 AD deserves that commitment and much more. We wish her the best with her future works. The post on X that talks about Deepika's removal from the project has garnered nearly 16 million views so far, reflecting the project's popularity as well as that of Deepika Padukone . Also Read : Celebrities Pay Emotional Tributes to Comedian Robo Shankar Madharaasi mints Rs 100 Cr at the box office