Kiara advani out of Dhoom 4 amid maternity leave? Sparks debate on career breaks after motherhood

Kiara Advani has been keeping a low profile since embracing motherhood earlier this year. The actress and her husband, Sidharth Malhotra, welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on July 15, 2025. Since then, Kiara has been on a maternity break, choosing to step away from public appearances and work commitments to focus on her family. Fans were expecting her big comeback with a Yash Raj Films project, widely speculated to be Dhoom 4, but recent reports hint that plans may have changed.

Reports Claim Kiara Has Been Dropped from Dhoom 4

According to several entertainment portals, including Andhravillas.net, Kiara Advani has allegedly been removed from the upcoming YRF project Dhoom 4. The reasons, as per these reports, are said to be her ongoing maternity leave, which might have delayed the shoot schedule, and the underwhelming box-office response to her last YRF outing, War 2, co-starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR. While the production house has not confirmed these rumours, the speculation has created quite a buzz online. Fans on platforms like Reddit have been debating whether her absence from YRF’s future slate signals a temporary pause or a bigger shift in her career choices post-motherhood.

When Kiara Stepped Away from Don 3

This isn’t the first time Kiara has had to step back from a major film. Earlier this year, she exited Don 3 after discovering she was pregnant, and Kriti Sanon was later brought in as her replacement. At the time, sources close to the actress had clarified that her decision was mutual and respectful, with the filmmakers fully supporting her choice to prioritise her health and family. Interestingly, fans have drawn parallels between Kiara’s current situation and Deepika Padukone’s exit from Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2, which also reportedly stemmed from scheduling issues after her pregnancy.

What’s Next for Kiara Advani

Despite the buzz, Kiara’s professional slate remains exciting. She will next be seen opposite Yash in Toxic, one of the most anticipated pan-India action dramas. The film is expected to mark her big-screen return after maternity leave.

Whether or not Kiara rejoins the Dhoom universe, one thing’s certain, the actress is taking her time to balance motherhood and career on her own terms.