Deepika Padukone opts out of ‘Race 2’ for Rajinikanth: Producer Ramesh Taurani furious

Deepika Padukone opts out of ‘Race 2’ for Rajinikanth: Producer Ramesh Taurani furious

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has opted out of Abbas-Mustan’s upcoming film ‘Race 2’ in order to play a lead role opposite to Tamil superstar, Rajinikanth, in his upcoming film ‘Kochadaiyaan’ and this news has not gone well with the producer Ramesh S. Taurani, as he thinks it is a highly unprofessional behaviour.

Previously the rumours which revolved around suggested Katrina Kaif for Rajinikanth’s film but now it has been confirmed that Deepika will be the female lead.

Taurani told the media Deepika has upset everyone including star like Saif Ali Khan and Sunjay Dutt. The producer further added that Deepika’s unprofessionalism has also resulted in huge monetary losses.

“We have to immediately look for her replacement and re-shoot her portions all over again. She has not only caused inconvenience to us but also to her co-stars (which includes Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay Dutt) who had allotted their dates for the shoot,” said Taurani.

Taurani says, “It’s a highly unprofessional behaviour. In my entire career of 28 films, I have never faced such a situation. It’s not done!”

According to the reports, the reason behind Deepika’s royal snub to Abbas-Mustan was a Hollywood film. However, when the actress was asked about it she denied all the rumours and said she has not signed any Hollywood film.

Deepika stated she was very keen to do the film, ‘Race 2’, but she was not being given with the dates as a result to which she decided to go with the other option.

If reports are to be believed then Taurani is now planning to lodge a complaint against Deepika with the Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA).

Nevertheless, Deepika looks completely unfazed with the ongoing circumstances, as she is now looking forward to work with Rajinikanth, who is considered as a cultural icon.

“I am eagerly looking forward to work with Rajni sir. It’s exciting news,” she said.

All left to see is whether if Taurani will really lodge a complaint against Deepika or not because it can certainly affect Deepika’s image.

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