Pranav Birje | The News Bulletins
After a sudden wave of online buzz and viral posts last night, it’s time to set the record straight — Deepika Padukone’s name was and still remains in the credits of Kalki 2898 AD.
On 18th September Vyjayanthi Films had announced that Deepika Padukone will not be part of Kalki 2 sparked a flurry of social media reactions.
Recently certain fan clubs began circulating fake screenshots/videos claiming that the actress’s name had been “removed” from the credits of Kalki 2898 AD on streaming platforms.
The claim quickly gained traction without a basic fact check.
Here’s the truth: Deepika Padukone’s name continues to appear in the official credits of Kalki 2898 AD on both Amazon Prime Video and Netflix India, across all language versions.
Screenshots and recordings from users show her name listed exactly as it was at the time of the film’s theatrical release. There has been no edit, no removal, and certainly no re-addition.
Reports also suggested that the credits were “added back” after online backlash are not only false but technically impossible.Updating or modifying credits on OTT platforms like Amazon or Netflix is a lengthy, multi-step process involving global syncs, file replacements, and quality checks. It cannot be done overnight or in response to social media outrage.
This viral misinformation, started by unverified fan handles, unfairly targeted the Kalki 2898 AD team and spread rapidly through media circles without verification.
A source close to the film confirmed,
“This entire claim is baseless. Deepika Padukone’s name has always been a part of the official credits of Kalki 2898 AD— across all languages and platforms. People need to understand that adding or removing anything from a film on OTT platforms is not a simple switch. You can’t just ‘add credits overnight’ after backlash, as some reports are suggesting. The same can be reconfirmed by any one that has access to these ott platforms.”
Vyjayanthi Films has not issued a statement on the matter, but the facts are evident to anyone who streams the film — Deepika Padukone’s credits remain exactly as they were.