The sequel to Kalki 2898 AD is once again in limelight owing to the fact that Alia Bhatt could possibly be part of the long-awaited sci-fi movie. Fans have started speculating regarding her inclusion since the character of Sumathi from Deepika Padukone in the Kalki universe is one of the most important. Reports on social media have even suggested that she could take the place of Deepika for the role, but there are others who say that she could come up with a completely new character altogether.
Rumours About Alia Bhatt's Entry Into Kalki 2 Go Viral
Recently, rumors have emerged since reports stated that Alia Bhatt was being looked upon to star in the movie 'Kalki 2898 AD 2'. Even some reports went as far as saying that Alia Bhatt had already shot some scenes in the film, which made the fans think that she had finally joined the cast of the film.
A representative from the team behind the film had reportedly refuted the claims and said that Alia hadn't yet shot for the film and there wasn't any official confirmation regarding her joining the cast.
Is Alia Replacing Deepika Padukone's Character Sumathi?
The most awaited query is regarding whether Alia Bhatt would replace Deepika Padukone as Sumathi. After Deepika decided not to continue her role in the sequel, rumors started circulating that the producers were on the lookout for a new actress to fill up the coveted role.
However, recent rumors suggest that Alia may be cast in the film without any connection to Sumathi. Instead, rumors have been spreading that Alia would join the Kalki world in the form of a totally new character in the movie.
Why The Casting Rumours Created A Huge Buzz
The potential addition of Alia Bhatt to the Kalki series has created much anticipation because she is one of the most popular actresses of Bollywood and has been able to deal with massive projects in the past. A new character played by her can add much to the already enormous world of this film that was created by the director, Nag Ashwin.
On the other hand, movie fans still speculate who will play the character of Sumathi in the sequel because this character is crucial for the storyline. Everything related to casting of this role remains secret.
The Makers Are Yet To Make An Official Announcement
As of yet, the participation of Alia Bhatt in Kalki 2898 AD 2 still appears to be nothing more than speculation at this point. Neither the actress herself nor the production house has come out with any sort of confirmation regarding Alia replacing Deepika Padukone.
The truth can only be known when there comes some sort of official statement from either of the parties mentioned above.