Director Nag Ashwin says the regular shoot for the sequel to *Kalki 2898 AD* is scheduled to begin in mid-October. He adds that the production is expected to wrap the full shoot by mid-next year, with no new cast additions planned. The updates come as the first film recently wins two National Film Awards and attention remains on the timeline and lineup for the sequel.
Across outlets, the reported context is that specific individual scenes have been shot earlier, including portions featuring Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan, as call sheets are now in place. Times of India and Free Press Journal both note that Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan return and that Deepika Padukone is not part of the sequel following her September 2025 exit. On release timing, Nag says they will first complete filming before discussing a release date, with one report suggesting an outside possibility of a 2028 release. Reports about who might replace Deepika remain unconfirmed by the makers.
