Credit Roll Controversy Erupts After Deepika Padukone’s Exit from ‘Kalki 2898 AD’

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone finds herself at the centre of a credit-roll storm after her name reportedly vanished from the end credits of the pan-Indian film Kalki 2898 AD on some OTT platforms. Fans took immediate notice, with social-media users decrying the removal as a disregard for the work she contributed. 

While several viewers claim the reel was altered post-release, platforms like Netflix and Prime Video still list her name — fuelling debate over whether the change was deliberate or a glitch. 

The issue comes on the heels of Padukone’s exit from the film’s sequel, announced by the production house and attributed in media speculation to demands over eight-hour work shifts. 

Fans were swift to express outrage. One viewer tweeted: “Credits aren’t just names at the end of a movie. They’re acknowledgement, accountability and respect for the work put in.” 

Industry watchers say the controversy highlights broader questions about contract clarity, talent crediting and the power dynamics in large-scale productions. For now, the missing name has stirred more than just fan emotion—it’s stirred a debate about fairness in recognition.