The sequel to Kalki 2898 AD is moving along, fairly quietly yet steadily, with director Nag Ashwin filming key parts of the super-anticipated sci-fi grand affair in Hyderabad. The makers have been tight lipped, basically not sharing much about what’s happening day to day, but somehow a fresh rumour is still taking social media by storm.
Kalki 2898 AD Sequel Gets A Major Casting Twist
So, the latest buzz says Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has reportedly been roped in for Kalki 2898 AD 2 and that too, for a major part. However , reports also suggest she’s not coming in as Sumathi, which in the first instalment was handled by Deepika Padukone. Instead, the industry talk goes along the lines that Alia might be stepping into a brand new role, one that could shift the sequel storyline in a big way.
To make it more “believable”, some claims add that Alia has already wrapped a couple of shooting schedules. And the production team, apparently, managed to keep her presence under wraps, almost like nothing ever happened, which is why people are now connecting the dots in public.
Then there’s another strong chatter doing rounds: that Sai Pallavi has been brought on board to play Sumathi this time. Still, neither the makers nor the actors have officially confirmed anything so yeah, take it with the usual grain of salt.
Meanwhile , Kalki 2898 AD 2 has already wrapped two schedules, with key cast members spotted there, including Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan. Prabhas is also back as Bhairava/Kalki, so honestly expectations are pretty sky high for the next chapter of this futuristic saga.
Backed by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki 2898 AD 2 is reportedly being made on an even grander scale, with international-level production standards and some serious cutting-edge visual effects. Composer Santhosh Narayanan is also returning, keeping the franchise’s musical identity intact, in that unmistakable vibe fans already know.
For now, all of this about Alia is unverified. But if it turns out to be accurate, her entry could make one of Indian cinema’s biggest franchises even more loaded with star power. Fans will have to wait for an official announcement to know whether Alia is really part of Nag Ashwin’s ambitious cinematic universe, and if yes, what exact character she’ll bring to the table.
