Alia Bhatt Remains the Lead in Maddock’s Chamunda; Deepika Padukone’s Visit Not Connected to the Film

Alia Bhatt is doing Maddock’s Chamunda. No, Deepika hasn’t replaced her. Rumours can rest. It has been confirmed that Alia Bhatt remains the lead of the project. Speculation escalated after Deepika Padukone was spotted at Maddock’s office, prompting assumptions about a possible replacement. However, insiders have clarified that Deepika’s visit had no relation to Chamunda and that the original casting stands unchanged.
 

Shah Rukh Khan Was Considered for the Film

With Amar Kaushik at the helm, Maddock Films had initially been bullish on casting Shah Rukh Khan opposite Alia Bhatt for Chamunda. The studio held multiple internal discussions on the possibility, considering it a prestige pairing that could give the supernatural thriller a massive scale. However, talks didn’t materialise as expected, and SRK ultimately did not come on board. The film has since continued with its current casting direction, anchored by Alia.

Alia Is Locked – No Replacement in Sight

Alia Bhatt has been attached to Chamunda from the early development stage, and sources confirm she remains firmly locked as the lead. No replacement has been considered, and the creative vision of the film continues to revolve around her.

Deepika’s Visit Sparked Unnecessary Buzz

Deepika Padukone’s appearance at Maddock Films created instant social media buzz, with fans speculating she might be joining Chamunda. However, her presence at the office was tied to a completely separate meeting, unrelated to the supernatural thriller.
 

Maddock’s Quiet Approach

While Maddock Films has not issued an official casting announcement yet, internal clarity is strong:

Alia Bhatt fronts Chamunda, and the casting remains unchanged despite rumours.