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Last Updated: March 19, 2025, 18:43 IST
Director Nag Ashwin has announced that filming for Kalki 2 is set to commence in December. The sequel to the hit film Kalki 2898 AD, featuring Prabhas, will shift its emphasis more towards the characters of Karna and Ashwatthama.
Nag Ashwin confirmed that the filming for Kalki 2 could begin later this year.
The excitement surrounding the world of Kalki 2898 AD continues as director Nag Ashwin has shared thrilling news that the sequel, Kalki 2, is on the horizon. Making headlines recently, the director revealed that production for the sequel is scheduled to start this December. Following the impressive interplay of mythology and a futuristic setting in the original film, fans are eager to see what unfolds next.
Kalki 2898 AD, with Prabhas leading the cast, became a massive success, amassing over Rs 1,180 crore globally upon its release last June. The film featured a stellar lineup that included Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, contributing to its widespread appeal.
During a press interaction ahead of the re-release of his first film, Yevade Subramanyam, Ashwin provided fans with significant updates regarding Kalki 2. The announcement that filming would begin in December has certainly energized the fan base.
In light of discussions about Prabhas’s limited screen presence in Kalki 2898 AD, Nag Ashwin took the opportunity to explain that the initial film dedicated time to elaborate on the story universe and the backgrounds of characters like Sumati (played by Deepika Padukone) and Ashwatthama (Amitabh Bachchan) to set up Karna’s character (Prabhas). He reassured fans that the sequel will feature an expanded role for Prabhas, focusing primarily on Karna and Ashwatthama.
For those who may not know, in the original Kalki 2898 AD, Prabhas played the role of Bhairava, a resourceful bounty hunter navigating the complexities of a dystopian Kasi. Driven by ambition and personal goals, Bhairava undertook dangerous missions aided by his AI sidekick, Bujji.
In Kalki 2, the narrative will likely shift to include Supreme Yaskin (Kamal Haasan), who is now poised to activate his mission. Additionally, the film will dive deeper into the narratives of Bhairava (Prabhas) and Ashwatthama (Amitabh Bachchan) as they strive to safeguard SUM-80’s (Deepika Padukone) unborn child, who is prophesied to become the final divine avatar of Lord Vishnu, known as Kalki.
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