Deepika Padukone feels the time isn’t right for Rom-Coms; Reacts to "Dhurandhar and all is alright"

Videos from Deepika Padukone’s recent fan meet have been flooding social media, and fans cannot get enough. Held just ahead of her 40th birthday on January 5, the event turned into an honest, warm and surprisingly revealing interaction. This time, it was not just about selfies or cheers. The viral clips show Deepika talking candidly about her love for romantic comedies, the actors fans want her to star with, and why the genre feels rare in today’s cinema space.

“I Hope Very Soon”: Deepika on Returning to Rom-Coms

One of the most-shared moments from the fan meet features Deepika responding to a simple yet loaded question: when will she do a rom-com again? Her answer struck a chord. She admitted that romantic comedies remain one of her favourite genres, both as a viewer and as an actor, and said she genuinely hopes to return to it soon. However, she also pointed out that the current mood of the audience and the industry feels different.

According to Deepika, she senses that viewers are being drawn towards heavier or larger-scale stories right now. Still, she added that the loud response from fans asking for a rom-com proves there is a big audience craving lighter, love-filled films. The honesty in her words is a big reason these clips are spreading fast.

Ranveer, SRK, Hrithik: Fans Pick Their Favourite Pairing

The fan meet quickly turned playful when the discussion shifted to potential co-stars. From the crowd, names like Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan were shouted out, while many rooted strongly for Ranveer Singh. The host even conducted an impromptu poll, and the loudest cheers clearly went in favour of Ranveer.

Deepika laughed along, repeating a light-hearted line about everything being “alright” when teased about her upcoming film Dhurandhar. The easy banter and her relaxed vibe made the moment feel personal, adding to the charm of the viral videos.

Why Rom-Coms Are a Risk Right Now

Deepika also spoke about the business side of filmmaking. She revealed that despite her team actively searching for scripts in genres like romance and rom-coms, there are very few producers willing to invest in such films today. Writers are also not exploring these spaces enough, she feels. She even asked fans if they would mind watching a rom-com on OTT instead of in theatres, sparking another wave of reactions.

On the work front, Deepika will next be seen in Siddharth Anand’s King with Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee’s much-awaited project alongside Allu Arjun. Until then, fans are replaying these fan meet clips, hopeful that a Deepika Padukone rom-com might not be too far away.