Kalki 2898 AD is one of the highest-grossing films of 2024. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film starred Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. While fans are eagerly waiting for news about the sequel, producers Priyanka Dutt and Swapna Dutt shared an update during the ongoing 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
Talking about the pre-production phase of Kalki 2898 AD, Swapna told Gulte, “Pre-production for Part 2 is in progress, and we have already shot 30-35% of Part 2.”
The makers further revealed about Deepika Padukone’s role in the sequel of the Prabhas-starrer and said, “Deepika will continue to play the mother in some parts of Part 2.”
Sharing more details about their plans, they said, “We are planning a grand release of Part 1 in the international markets.”
The makers of Kalki 2898 AD had previously revealed that the film will release in Japan on January 3, 2025. This release date coincides with Shogatsu, known as the Japanese New Year celebration.
Making the announcement, the makers wrote, “#Kalki2898AD is all set to surprise the audiences in Japan, releasing on screens on January 3.”
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The makers of Kalki 2898 AD are currently preparing for its second installment. In this sequel, Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan will face Kamal Haasan’s character Supreme Yaskin.
The first part of the film, directed by Nag Ashwin, ends on a cliffhanger and leaves fans curious as to what will happen next. At the end of the film, Yaskin attains his full power and Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan have to do everything they can to stop him.
Director Nag Ashwin shared that the sequel may take around three years to complete. Fans are eager to see how he will shape the next chapter of the story.
Meanwhile, Kalki 2898 AD is a science-fiction epic inspired by Hindu scriptures. The film is set in the future, approximately 6,000 years after the Kurukshetra war of the Mahabharata.
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