From real to reel: Deepika Padukone’s portrayal of motherhood in Kalki 2898 AD is a stand-out moment in Cinema

Deepika Padukone has consistently stunned audiences with her diverse roles and powerful performances. Her portrayal of motherhood, both on and off the screen in Kalki 2898 AD has been a beautiful coincidence that is unique in itself for any actress, as she experiences this phase in real life and that has added a profound layer to her portrayal of Sum-80 aka Sumathi. She has played the role of a pregnant woman with unparalleled authenticity and emotional depth, bringing the nuances to the screen as she transitioned into this phase while shooting the same.

Deepika Padukone on-screen & off-screen motherhood

In a particular scene in ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ Deepika bares her pregnant body in a fire scene that has generated massive appreciation from critics and audiences, alike where the fans have hailed it as the biggest moment of the film, its climax. This bold portrayal has been praised for its raw and honest depiction of motherhood, bringing the real experience of being a mother to the forefront and making her character the soul of the film. The success of the film now definitely ensures that this iconic moment is what will always be talked about as Kalki 2898 AD’s stand-out sequence where Sumathi aka SUM-80 plays the centre of the story, like Nag has also spoken widely about as his favourite scene.

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Earlier, director Nag Ashwin also lauded Deepika’s natural instinct for her character in ‘Kalki,’ stating, “She is the most important part of the story. We had a lot of discussions on it when we were writing as well. I think the simplest answer that we arrived at was whose character do you remove and the story does not exist? And that became Deepika’s character. Because if you remove her character, there is no story. There is no Kalki.”

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Deepika’s commitment to embodying the essence of motherhood extends beyond her cinematic roles. Her ability to channel these experiences into her performances adds a layer of sincerity and depth, making her portrayal of motherhood resonate strongly with audiences.

About Kalki

Having crossed the Rs 1,000 crore global gross mark on Saturday, Deepika Padukone & Prabhas starrer Kalki will likely surpass the Rs 1,050 crore milestone by the end of this week as it maintains the same momentum. Notably, Deepika is on a streak of glorious trajectory with back-to-back successes- Jawan, Pathaan, Fighter, and now, Kalki 2898 AD.

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