My baby bump is due to the lavish food served by Prabhas: Deepika

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone recently expressed her excitement about working on her debut Telugu film, “Kalki 2898 AD,” directed by Nag Ashwin. She described it as an extraordinary experience and expressed her delight in stepping into a new cinematic universe crafted by the visionary filmmaker.

Padukone praised Nag Ashwin’s creativity and noted how his conceptual brilliance had come to fruition. She highlighted the film’s innovative storytelling and fresh challenges, emphasizing the project’s uniqueness and the director’s visionary approach.

In a lighthearted conversation with Rana Daggubati, Padukone playfully attributed her baby bump to the sumptuous food served by her co-star Prabhas on set, jokingly saying, “I should blame it on him.” She also mentioned how other actors enjoyed his hospitality as they relished several delicacies on the sets every day. Despite the culinary indulgences, Padukone emphasized that her three-year journey with the film had been immensely fulfilling both professionally and personally.

Her portrayal in “Kalki 2898 AD” marks a significant milestone in Padukone’s career, expanding her repertoire across languages and reaffirming her versatility in Indian cinema.