# The Gods Are Back on Set! Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 Reportedly Begins Shoot — Amitabh & Kamal Lead the Charge

URL: https://technosports.co.in/kalki-2898-ad-part-2-reportedly-begins-shoot-amitabh-kamal/  
Published: 2026-02-23  
Updated: 2026-02-23  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

One of the most awaited Indian sequels just got a whole lot more real. According to online reports, **Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2** — the follow-up to Nag Ashwin’s 2024 pan-India blockbuster — has reportedly gone on floors, with **Amitabh Bachchan** and **Kamal Haasan** beginning their portions first at a set in **Shankarpally**. No official announcement has been made yet, but the buzz is impossible to ignore.

## Kalki 2898 AD Part 2: Everything We Know So Far

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Film** | Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2 |
| **Director** | Nag Ashwin |
| **Lead Star** | Prabhas |
| **Supporting Cast** | Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan |
| **Deepika Padukone** | Reportedly opted out; Sai Pallavi rumoured as replacement |
| **Current Shoot Location** | Shankarpally set (unconfirmed) |
| **First Schedule** | Scenes featuring Amitabh & Kamal (without Prabhas) |
| **Prabhas’ Next Release** | Fauzi — Dussehra 2026 |
| **Prabhas’ Future Release** | Spirit — March 5, 2027 |
| **Production Status** | Reportedly on floors (no official confirmation yet) |

## So What’s Happening on Set?

![Kalki](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/02/image-1500-1024x576.png)

Reports suggest the current schedule involves **key scenes between Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan** — sequences that don’t require Prabhas to be present. This kind of staggered shooting approach is standard for big-budget productions where individual star schedules need to be carefully managed. Think of it as the film’s engine warming up before its biggest machine — Prabhas — steps in.

What makes this particularly intriguing is the dynamic between Amitabh’s character **Ashwatthama** (the immortal warrior cursed to walk the earth until the arrival of Kalki) and Kamal Haasan’s **Supreme Yaskin** (the self-proclaimed god ruling a dystopian 2898 AD). The Part 1 ending left their confrontation brimming with tension — and fans have been waiting nearly two years to see where that goes.

## The Deepika Question & What Comes Next

One of the bigger talking points surrounding the sequel is **Deepika Padukone’s reported exit** from the project. Deepika played SUM-80 (Sumathi) in the original — a deeply central role given her character carries the unborn child at the heart of the entire saga. Rumours now point to **Sai Pallavi** potentially stepping in, though nothing has been confirmed officially. If true, it’s a casting decision that will shape the entire tone of the sequel.

The mythological backbone rooted in the [Mahabharata](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabharata) — where Ashwatthama’s curse forms the bridge between 3102 BC and 2898 AD — is what gives this franchise its rare emotional weight. Part 2 carries the enormous responsibility of paying that off.

## Related Reads from TechnoSports

- [Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Collection: Final Worldwide Numbers](https://technosports.co.in)
- [Prabhas Upcoming Movies 2026–2027: Fauzi, Spirit & More](https://technosports.co.in)
- [Sai Pallavi’s Upcoming Films: Full 2026 Lineup](https://technosports.co.in)

## FAQs

### **Q1. Has Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 officially started shooting?**

 As of February 2026, reports indicate shooting has begun with Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan at a Shankarpally set, but **no official confirmation** has been issued by the makers yet.

### **Q2. Is Deepika Padukone returning for Kalki 2898 AD Part 2?**

 Deepika Padukone has reportedly **opted out** of the sequel, with rumours suggesting **Sai Pallavi** may step in to replace her — though this remains unconfirmed by the production.