The Kalki 2898 AD sequel shoot has begun, and Amitabh Bachchan has also shared a photo from the set. Speculation has picked up pace after reports that Prabhas, Dulquer Salmaan, and JD Chakravarthy will
join the shoot.
123 Telugu reports that actor JD Chakravarthy has joined the shooting of Kalki 2 in Hyderabad, along with Dulquer Salmaan and Amitabh Bachchan. The biggie will resume its schedule with Prabhas on board. The makers will make an official announcement.
Amitabh Bachchan Completes Kalki 2 Shoot?
Earlier, 123 Telugu reported that Amitabh Bachchan has wrapped up his portion for the schedule and has left for Mumbai. To note, Amitabh Bachchan played the powerful and enigmatic Ashwatthama in the first installment, delivering one of the most talked-about performances of the film. Amitabh Bachchan has reunited with cinema icon Kamal Haasan after almost four decades, as the shoot for the much-anticipated sequel to “Kalki 2898 AD” has begun. Big B took to his blog where he shared a string of pictures from the sets of “Kalki 2″ in the character of Ashwatthama, the son of sage and warrior Dronacharya. He even shared pictures with Kamal and said that the two last worked together in the 1985 film “Geraftaar” directed by Prayag Raaj. Taking to his blog, the veteran actor shared that he would be missing his customary Sunday meeting with fans as he is currently shooting in Hyderabad. “Told them that this Sunday I shall not be able to come , since I was shooting in Hyderabad .. but still they come .. to confirm ..but apologies .. work first .. rest later ..(sic).” The octogenarian shared his excitement about collaborating with Kamal Hasan again after a long gap. “And meeting up with the great KAMAL HAASAN … we shall be working together after ages .. last in Giraftar.”
About the film
Talking about working on the sequel to the 2024 epic mythological science fiction film by Nag Ashwin, he said: “Kalki 2 begun the work .. and shall ever cherish the love and affection of anticipated presence on the Sunday .. but hopefully shall be with all this coming Sunday .. My love.”
Kalki 2898 AD stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. Inspired by Hindu scriptures, the film serves as the first instalment in the planned Kalki Cinematic Universe.
Set in a dystopian future in the year 2898 AD in the city of Kashi, the story follows a group on a mission to protect lab subject SUM-80’s unborn child, believed to be Kalki, the final incarnation of Vishnu.
