'Kalki 2' to begin filming soon? Producer Aswini Dutt reveals
What's the story
Leading producer Aswini Dutt has announced that the much-awaited sequel, Kalki 2, will commence shooting in September 2025. This comes on the heels of the massive success of its predecessor, Kalki 2898 AD. Dutt revealed that pre-production for the sequel is currently underway, and it will be an even bigger spectacle than the first part, per Telugu123.
Cast
Will Amitabh Bachchan star in 'Kalki 2'?
As Kalki 2898 AD recently completed 1 year, Amitabh Bachchan took to X to drop a major hint about his possible involvement in the sequel. He said, "My honored privilege to be asked to be a part of it...one that I admired and respected the blessings of Vijayanti films." "Ever to be a part of it any day again, IF THEY WERE TO EVER TO ASK." He played Ashwatthama in the first part.
Twitter Post
Here's Big B's tweet
my honoured privilege to be asked to be a part of it .. one that I admired and respected the blessings of Vijayanti films and the elders that ran and connected with it .. ever to be a part of it any day again
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 27, 2025, IF THEY WERE TO EVER TO ASK .. https://t.co/QkJWGqxYYk
Main leads
The franchise stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone
Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone will reprise their roles in the sequel. The first part, released in June 2024, was directed by Nag Ashwin and also featured cameos by SS Rajamouli and Vijay Deverakonda, among others. The sequel, anxiously anticipated by fans, promises to be a breathtaking cinematic spectacle.