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Deepika Padukone Excluded from Brahmastra 2, Spokesperson Confirms
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🗓 25 Aug 2026, 05:19 AM
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A spokesperson for the Brahmastra franchise clarified that actress Deepika Padukone will not appear in the sequel, Brahmastra 2.
The production team behind Ayan Mukerji's fantasy saga issued a formal statement on Monday, confirming that Deepika Padukone is not part of the cast for Brahmastra 2. The spokesperson said the clarification comes after widespread media speculation linking the star to the sequel.
Padukone played a pivotal role in the 2022 installment, which helped establish the franchise as a high‑budget, visual‑effects driven series. However, the current clarification indicates that her involvement will not continue into the next chapter.
The statement did not elaborate on the reasons for her absence, nor did it mention any replacement or new characters. The producers reiterated their commitment to delivering a sequel that expands the mythological universe, and they urged fans to stay tuned for official casting announcements in the coming weeks.
Padukone played a pivotal role in the 2022 installment, which helped establish the franchise as a high‑budget, visual‑effects driven series. However, the current clarification indicates that her involvement will not continue into the next chapter.
The statement did not elaborate on the reasons for her absence, nor did it mention any replacement or new characters. The producers reiterated their commitment to delivering a sequel that expands the mythological universe, and they urged fans to stay tuned for official casting announcements in the coming weeks.