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.
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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?
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 — 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.
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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.
