Production shift Why Bhatt backed out of Ashwin's film Ashwin, who is currently recasting for Kalki 2 after Deepika Padukone's exit, may prioritize his woman-centric film in the meantime. A source close to the production told Mid-Day that Ashwin has resumed talks with Pallavi for the action drama again. Schedule alignment Will Pallavi join the project? Pallavi's availability for Ashwin's film will depend on her schedule. If her dates align, she could join Ashwin's project before he starts work on Kalki 2.