Deepika Padukone skips Project K promotions and maintains silence on the film's teaser

HYDERABAD: Project K creates waves as its first glimpse takes the internet by storm. Director Nag Ashwin's clear vision is evident in the teaser, and audiences are raving about it. However, amidst all the excitement, fans have noticed the absence of Deepika Padukone from the film's promotions and her silence on social media regarding the movie. There's a valid reason behind this, connected to an ongoing issue in Hollywood.

Deepika Padukone couldn't attend the San Diego Comic-Con event due to the ongoing actors' strike in Hollywood. The strike began in May 2023 and is being led by the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Writers Guild of America (WGA). These unions are protesting against unfair labor laws in Hollywood, particularly those impacting actors and writers.

Being a member of SAG-AFTRA, Deepika Padukone is obliged to follow the union's instructions not to participate in promotional events for her films or take up new projects until the strike is resolved.

Despite Deepika's absence, Project K remains highly anticipated, boasting Prabhas as the lead actor. Kamal Haasan plays the lead antagonist. The film also features Amitabh Bachchan and Disha Patani.

Santhosh Narayanan is the film's music director and the film is officially titled Kalki 2898 AD.