The anticipation for the sequel of the world-spanning mythological epic Kalki 2898 AD seems to finally arrive. The sequel has officially gone on floors following months of speculation of potential production delays and the likelihood it might all be a hang-up. It’s none other than the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, who portrays the central role of Ashwatthama in the franchise.
Directed by the visionary Nag Ashwin, the first installment of Kalki 2898 AD was a worldwide phenomenon, breaking records for box office sales and exceeding the ₹1,000 crore mark. But it said the way to the sequel was marred by reports of script changes and high-profile exits that fans feared would affect the future of the film. Ah, sure, Amitabh Bachchan’s Update from the Sets.
The commencement of the shoot was announced on Amitabh Bachchan’s blog. The old big-time actor meeting fans outside his Mumbai residence every Sunday, which he keeps in mind, said he missed this week’s gathering. The reason? He's currently based in Hyderabad for the big, high-stakes shoot for the Kalki sequel.
Making it even bigger, Big B posted a post with Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan, the antagonist Supreme Yaskin. The reunion of these two titans on set has sent ripples of joy through the fandom and indicates that the challenge between Ashwatthama and Yaskin will be the crowning event of the second half. “The work goes on... the legends do have a one more meet on the sets of Kalki. Hyderabad is still the epicenter of this epic film journey,” Bachchan said on his blog.
Deepika Padukone Exit & Sai Pallavi Rumors
The status of Deepika Padukone has gone through the roof over the sequel. Although she starred in the first part as Sumati, the main character in the first sequel, a number of reports revealed she would likely step away from the sequel for any number of reasons, fueling fears of a production run down.
The new news is that the much-talented Sai Pallavi has also been engaged for a starring role. With the news that she’s coming in (the latest addition to Deepika’s film family), we have a bit of fun guessing whether she will replace Deepika or become a new “crucial player” in the Kalki movie universe.
Sai Pallavi’s knack for picking strong, stagey performances suits Nag Ashwin’s complex storytelling style. What to Expect in Part 2? The first half wrapped up on a huge cliffhanger, with the real identity of Prabhas’ character, Bhairava, and the awakening of Supreme Yaskin’s powers revealed. The sequel is likely to elaborate on:
- The end struggle to safeguard the unborn baby (Kalki).
- The stories of the immortals.
- The expanded position of Prabhas now the modern-day “Karna”.
The dedication of Amitabh Bachchan who keeps in high-octane tracks regardless of his age is still inspiring the complete crew. “Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 is slated to be the biggest motion picture event of the year as the cameras roll in Hyderabad.
