<p>Indian film star Deepika Padukone will not be part of the launch of her upcoming film <em>Project K </em>at the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) in the wake of the ongoing strike by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (SAG-AFTRA) in the US.</p>.<p>The actor-producer, who is a member of SAG-AFTRA, will give the event a miss in solidarity with the Hollywood actors union, according to an industry insider.</p>.<p>"With the SAG-AFTRA strike underway, the union has specified that actors cannot provide promotional or publicity services.</p>.<p>"That extends to appearances at conventions, such as the San Diego Comic-Con. Accordingly, as a member of SAG-AFTRA and in line with their membership regulations, Deepika Padukone will not be attending," the insider said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/deepika-padukones-first-look-from-project-k-unveiled-1238155.html">Deepika Padukone's first look from 'Project K' unveiled</a></strong></p>.<p>Recently, actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas also lent her support to the strike.</p>.<p>The SAG-AFTRA last week voted to team up with the screenwriters under the Writers Guild of America (WGA) in the first joint strike after failing to reach a consensus for a new contract with the studios and streaming services, represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).</p>.<p>Padukone, 37, made her Hollywood debut with <em>XXX: Return of Xander Cage </em>opposite Vin Diesel in 2017. Earlier this year at the 95th Academy Awards, she introduced <em>Naatu Naatu</em>, the Best Original Song Oscar winner from SS Rajamouli's blockbuster <em>RRR.</em></p>.<p>On the first day of the SDCC on July 20, Padukone's <em>Project K</em> co-stars Prabhas and Kamal Haasan will unveil the film's official title, trailer, and release date.</p>.<p>At the Comic-Con, the film's production banner Vyjayanthi Movies will host conversations and performances, providing audiences with a glimpse into "India's vibrant culture and awe-inspiring world of science fiction".</p>.<p>According to a press note issued by the makers, <em>Project K </em>will be the first-ever Indian film to debut at the Comic-Con.</p>.<p>Amitabh Bachchan and Disha Patani also round out the cast of the multilingual movie, directed by Nag Ashwin.</p>
<p>Indian film star Deepika Padukone will not be part of the launch of her upcoming film <em>Project K </em>at the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) in the wake of the ongoing strike by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (SAG-AFTRA) in the US.</p>.<p>The actor-producer, who is a member of SAG-AFTRA, will give the event a miss in solidarity with the Hollywood actors union, according to an industry insider.</p>.<p>"With the SAG-AFTRA strike underway, the union has specified that actors cannot provide promotional or publicity services.</p>.<p>"That extends to appearances at conventions, such as the San Diego Comic-Con. Accordingly, as a member of SAG-AFTRA and in line with their membership regulations, Deepika Padukone will not be attending," the insider said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/deepika-padukones-first-look-from-project-k-unveiled-1238155.html">Deepika Padukone's first look from 'Project K' unveiled</a></strong></p>.<p>Recently, actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas also lent her support to the strike.</p>.<p>The SAG-AFTRA last week voted to team up with the screenwriters under the Writers Guild of America (WGA) in the first joint strike after failing to reach a consensus for a new contract with the studios and streaming services, represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).</p>.<p>Padukone, 37, made her Hollywood debut with <em>XXX: Return of Xander Cage </em>opposite Vin Diesel in 2017. Earlier this year at the 95th Academy Awards, she introduced <em>Naatu Naatu</em>, the Best Original Song Oscar winner from SS Rajamouli's blockbuster <em>RRR.</em></p>.<p>On the first day of the SDCC on July 20, Padukone's <em>Project K</em> co-stars Prabhas and Kamal Haasan will unveil the film's official title, trailer, and release date.</p>.<p>At the Comic-Con, the film's production banner Vyjayanthi Movies will host conversations and performances, providing audiences with a glimpse into "India's vibrant culture and awe-inspiring world of science fiction".</p>.<p>According to a press note issued by the makers, <em>Project K </em>will be the first-ever Indian film to debut at the Comic-Con.</p>.<p>Amitabh Bachchan and Disha Patani also round out the cast of the multilingual movie, directed by Nag Ashwin.</p>