Dulquer Salmaan and The GOAT producer Archana Kalapathi address 8-hour shift debate after Deepika Padukone’s exit from Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD sequel

The debate over fixed working hours in Indian cinema has escalated ever since reports suggested that Deepika Padukone stepped away from Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD after requesting an 8-hour workday. The topic has now prompted candid responses from Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati, and producer Archana Kalapathi, each offering a perspective shaped by their own professional landscapes.

Dulquer Salmaan and The GOAT producer Archana Kalapathi address 8-hour shift debate after Deepika Padukone’s exit from Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD sequel
The debate over fixed working hours in Indian cinema has escalated ever since reports suggested that Deepika Padukone stepped away from Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD after requesting an 8-hour workday. The topic has now prompted candid responses from Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati, and producer Archana Kalapathi, each offering a perspective shaped by their own professional landscapes.