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Adivi Sesh Reacts To Deepika Padukone, Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Row<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

Deepika Padukone hit the headlines a few months ago after she exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga\u2019s upcoming film \u2018Spirit.\u2019 As per several media reports, Deepika, who recently embraced motherhood, demanded an 8-hour workday, a clause that allegedly didn\u2019t sit well with Vanga. Thus began a huge debate in the film industry over work-life balance, and reasonable working hours. Now, actor Adivi Sesh has shared his views about the controversy. He stated that since acting isn\u2019t a 9-to-5 job, work terms should be mutually agreed upon between the actor and the filmmaker.<\/p>\n

Adivi Sesh Reacts To Deepika Padukone, Sandeep Reddy Vanga\u2019s Row<\/strong><\/p>\n

While speaking with Pinkvilla, Adivi Sesh reacted to Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga\u2019s reported controversy<\/a>, and said, \u201cWhat is agreed upon between a filmmaker and his actors is the only thing that matters. There is no rule per se. Kyuki film 12 ghante banate hai, 18 ghante banate, 6 ghante banate, marzi. Oversimplify kar rahe hai agar bol rahe hai ki 8 ghante, 6 ghante. Yeh 9 to 5 ka kaam nahi hai (Because film is made for 12 hours, 8 hours, 6 hours, it is their wish. It is being oversimplified if you are saying that work needs to be 8-6 hours. This is not a 9 to 5 job).”<\/p>\n

When told that Deepika\u2019s demand was because of her motherhood, he said, \u201cAs far as I am concerned, I think it\u2019s entirely based on the agreement between the filmmaker and the actor. Practically, it will not work if they have to shoot. If 20 more days get added to the schedule and the budget is not there, how do they accommodate it? I think whatever it should be, it should be agreed upon beforehand. Motherhood or otherwise.”<\/p>\n

What Is The Controversy About? <\/strong><\/p>\n

For the unversed, the debate over work hours in Bollywood started after\u00a0Deepika Padukone\u2019s departure from Sandeep Reddy Vanga\u2019s upcoming film Spirit<\/a>. Reports claimed that the actress, who recently embraced motherhood, requested to limit her workday to eight hours- a clause that reportedly didn\u2019t sit well with the filmmaker. Several celebrities, including Vikrant Massey, Rashmika Mandanna, Sonakshi Sinha, Neha Dhupia, Anurag Basu and others came out in support of Deepika amid the ongoing discussion.<\/p>\n

In July, director Ram Gopal Varma said that the whole controversy was exaggerated. While speaking with Hindustan Times, Ram Gopal Varma said, \u201cWhen it comes to having fixed shift timings for actors, I really think that it is an agreement between two people. Each of them has a right to say what they want, and the other one has a right to refuse.” He further added, \u201cThe whole thing (between Deepika and Sandeep) was a very exaggerated thing in my opinion. Because I can say, I want to work for 23 hours, and the actor can say I want to work only for one hour. That\u2019s their call. But how can one human being force another human being to do something? And they can agree to work or not work with each other\u2026 But that thing was just kind of blown up in the media.”<\/p>\n

Adivi Sesh\u2019s Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Adivi Sesh is all set to star in two back-to-back pan-India releases with leading Bollywood stars. First in line is Dacoit, a genre-bending action-thriller infused with an intense love story, where Adivi Sesh stars opposite Mrunal Thakur. The film is slated for a grand Christmas 2025 release. Following this, audiences will see the actor reprise his role in G2 \u2013 Godachari 2, the highly anticipated sequel to his cult espionage hit Goodachari. The film, co-starring Wamiqa Gabbi in a dynamic role, is scheduled to hit theatres on May 1, 2026.<\/p>\n

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