Prabhas starrer Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 is moving into its next phase, with director Nag Ashwin confirming that regular shooting for the highly anticipated sequel will resume in mid-October 2026. The filmmaker has also indicated that the team is currently targeting a 2028 release for the sci-fi epic.
The sequel has already completed an initial round of filming, with Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan shooting individual scenes earlier this year. The production is now preparing for a larger regular schedule involving Prabhas and the rest of the cast.
Kalki 2 Shoot To Resume In Mid-October
Nag Ashwin confirmed that regular production will restart in mid-October after the team finalised the artists' call sheets. He explained that the schedule had earlier been affected by Prabhas's availability, but those dates have now been worked out.
The director also revealed that the makers hope to complete the entire shoot by around the middle of 2027. Once principal photography is finished, the team will move into the post-production stage, which is expected to be a major part of the sequel's long filmmaking process. Ashwin has stressed that completing the shoot remains the immediate priority before locking a firm release date.
Nag Ashwin Says 2028 Is The Current Target
When asked whether Kalki 2 could arrive in 2028, Nag Ashwin confirmed that the year is currently being targeted. However, the director has not announced a specific date or month for the theatrical release.
The timeline reflects the scale of the sequel and the amount of work expected after filming wraps. The production will require an extensive post-production phase, particularly because the franchise relies heavily on visual effects and a futuristic world. For now, 2028 should therefore be viewed as the team's current target rather than a final release date.
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Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan And Kamal Haasan Return
Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 continues the story established by the 2024 film, which starred Prabhas alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan. Bachchan played Ashwatthama, while Haasan appeared as the antagonist Supreme Yaskin. Nag Ashwin has also said that the sequel is continuing with the story already established rather than adding a completely new storyline.
He explained that the team wants to expand the world by connecting different narratives and bringing them together on a larger scale. Deepika Padukone's involvement in the sequel has been the subject of reports, while Sai Pallavi has been linked to a possible role. Those casting details have not been officially confirmed.
Kalki 2 Builds On The 2024 Sci-Fi Epic
The original Kalki 2898 AD was set across different timelines, moving from the aftermath of the Mahabharata to a dystopian future in 2898 AD. Its story centred on the unborn child carried by Sumathi and the attempt by Supreme Yaskin to obtain its life force.
Prabhas played Bhairava, while the film also featured Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama and Kamal Haasan as Supreme Yaskin. The sequel is expected to continue the larger conflict introduced in the first instalment. With regular filming now scheduled to resume in October, Kalki 2 is entering a crucial production stage as the team works toward completing the film before beginning its extensive post-production.
Final Take
Kalki 2 is set to resume regular shooting in mid-October 2026, with Nag Ashwin confirming that the team is currently aiming for a 2028 release. Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan remain central to the sequel, while further casting and release details are yet to be finalised.
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