Kalki 2898 AD Sequel: Prabhas' Film To Resume Shoot In July; Nag Ashwin Shares An Update

Work on Kalki 2 is now moving ahead, giving Kalki 2898 AD followers a clear update. Director Nag Ashwin has said that the team is gearing up to restart filming soon. The makers are planning a long schedule that will lead to a planned theatrical release in December 2027.

Nag Ashwin has confirmed that the sequel is not in early planning anymore, but in progress. According to Aakashavaani, Nag Ashwin said, "Kalki 2 has already begun. We are making preparations to continue shooting from next month and complete it at a rapid pace." The statement hints at a tight and focused production run.

Kalki 2 timeline and production scale

The makers of Kalki 2 are designing a schedule that suits heavy visual effects and detailed action. A large chunk of principal photography is expected to be finished by April 2027. This gap before December 2027 will help the team handle complex post-production tasks and polish the sci‑fi setting for cinemas.

Phase	Kalki 2 timeline
Principal photography target	By April 2027
Planned theatrical release	December 2027

Kalki 2 will again feature the lead trio of Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan. However, Deepika Padukone will not return. Taking to X in September 2025, the makers wrote, "This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of #Kalki2898AD. After careful consideration, We have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership. And a film like @Kalki2898AD deserves that commitment and much more. We wish her the best with her future works." Reports state that Sai Pallavi is expected to join Kalki 2 instead, though her role has not been officially detailed yet.

Kalki 2 story direction and action design

The plot of Kalki 2 is expected to move straight into the conflict teased at the end of Kalki 2898 AD. The rebellion against Supreme Yaskin, played by Kamal Haasan, is set to dominate the story. New characters and twists are planned to widen the sci‑fi universe and raise narrative stakes.

For Prabhas, Kalki 2 is being shaped as a larger action showcase than the first film. The team behind Kalki 2 has already started planning large-scale sequences built around Prabhas. These include some of the franchise’s biggest set pieces so far, matching the ambitious world-building that Nag Ashwin and the crew are aiming to extend.

With production on Kalki 2 moving ahead, casting mostly locked, and a clear schedule towards April 2027 and December 2027, the sequel is shaping into a major next step for the Kalki 2898 AD series. Viewers now await filming to resume and more official news on Sai Pallavi’s part in the story.