Deepika Padukone playing mom in 'Brahmastra', 'Jawan' and now 'Kalki': Netizens react, "mother is mothering"

The trailer of the much-anticipated film "Kalki 2898 AD" has taken the internet by storm, thanks to its stellar cast featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan. Apart from its innovative storyline and grand production scale, what caught everyone's eye was Deepika Padukone sporting a baby bump. The actress, who is expecting her first child with husband Ranveer Singh, plays a pivotal role in the movie. According to various theories circulating online, Deepika's unborn child in the film is speculated to be an avatar of Kalki, making her character central to the plot.

Interestingly, this isn't the first time Deepika has taken on a maternal role that significantly impacts the narrative. Fans have noted her recent trend of portraying important mothers in major films. She previously played the mother of Ranbir Kapoor's character in "Brahmastra Part One: Shiva," the first installment of Ayan Mukerji's planned Astraverse trilogy. Last year, Deepika appeared in a special cameo as Shah Rukh Khan's mother in "Jawan," where Shah Rukh played dual roles as Captain Vikram Rathore and his son Azad. 

The internet went wild when fans noticed Deepika's pregnant belly in the "Kalki 2898 AD" trailer. Social media was abuzz with comments, and one Reddit user amusingly remarked, "Deepika Padukone making her own genre of being the important mother of an important child." The post quickly went viral, with many netizens praising Deepika's exceptional acting skills. Comments ranged from "Mother is mothering!" to "She was manifesting her own baby." Another user humorously added, "And now going to be a mother irl (in real life). That's method acting."

In her personal life, Deepika and Ranveer Singh are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first baby this September. The actress is enjoying her pregnancy journey, often seen out with her family, gracefully flaunting her baby bump.

Looking ahead, the buzz around Deepika's upcoming projects is palpable. Apart from 'Kalki 2898 AD,' which is set to hit screens on June 27, Deepika will also star in Rohit Shetty's cop universe film 'Singham Again.' As she balances her professional commitments with her personal joy, fans are eagerly anticipating what this talented actress will bring to the screen next, adding to the excitement and eagerness surrounding her future work.