Deepika Padukone's name has always been in credits, of Kalki 2899 AD, says source

Deepika Padukone in Kalki 2898 AD

After a lot of talk and viral shares on social media, the truth is out and the record is set straight. After the news of Deepika Padukone not being part of Kalli 2898 AD's sequel, there has been a rumour on social media about her name being removed from the credits. But on the contrary, and to the truth, her name has always been and still is in the official credits for Kalki 2898 AD.

Fans online started to get upset after Vyjayanthi Films said on September 18 that Deepika Padukone would not be in Kalki 2.

This is when the confusion started. In the days that followed, several fan accounts began spreading 'doctored screenshots and manipulated' videos stating that the actress's name had been "removed" from the credits of Kalki 2898 AD on streaming services.

The claim circulated swiftly, and no one checked it out. But a quick check on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix India shows that Deepika Padukone's name is still in the credits for all language versions of the movie.

Several people have posted new screenshots and videos showing that the credits are still the same as they were when the movie was first released in theaters, with no changes, alterations, or additions made.

'Also, rumors that say the credits were "added back" after people complained online are not only untrue, but they also don't make sense. It takes a long time to change or update end credits on OTT platforms," said a source close to the makers.

'This includes re-encoding and updating global files, as well as doing quality checks. This can't be done fast or just because people are angry on social media.'

A source connected to the production explained the situation by saying: "This whole assertion is not true. Deepika Padukone's name has always been in the official credits of Kalki 2898 AD, no matter what language or platform it is on. People need to know that changing or adding something to a movie on an OTT platform isn't as easy as flipping a switch. Some sources say that you can't just "add credits overnight" once people get upset. Anyone may check this again on these sites.

Even though Vyjayanthi Films hasn't made an official comment, it's clear to anyone who watches the movie today that Deepika Padukone's credits in Kalki 2898 AD are still the same as they were on the first day.