Hyderabad, Oct. 4 -- Looks like Bollywood actresses are facing a challenging phase in the South Indian film industry. After Deepika Padukone's exit from not one but two major Telugu projects Spirit and the Kalki 2898 AD sequel, now another top Bollywood star, Alia Bhatt, seems to have lost a big South project.

According to fresh reports, Kalki 2898 AD director Nag Ashwin has shifted his focus to reviving a women-centric film that he had planned earlier. The filmmaker initially wanted to cast Alia Bhatt in the lead role, and the actress had reportedly agreed to be part of the project.

However, due to Alia's packed schedule and multiple prior commitments, the film's progress was delayed for months.

Alia Bhatt

Now, reports suggest that N...