Actor Deepika Padukone had already shot nearly 20 days for Part 2 while working on the first film, as confirmed by director Nag Ashwin. Her exit followed after contract talks with the producers failed over revised terms, including pay and working conditions.

Padukone demanded a pay hike of more than 25 per cent as she reportedly thought that she was "irreplaceable", as per a News18 report. Advertisement

“Deepika Padukone’s demand for a pay hike — significantly higher than 25% — stemmed from her conviction that she is irreplaceable," a source close to the production house was quoted as saying by News18.

Sources dismissed claims of a scheduling conflict and said that the date clash claim holds no merit. Arrangements for the next phase were always meant to be decided mutually.

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