23 September,2026 12:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nag Ashwin and Prabhas (Pictures via Instagram)
The much-awaited sequel to Kalki 2898 AD is set to move into a regular shooting schedule next month. Director Nag Ashwin has confirmed that filming for the second instalment will begin in October 2026, with the team hoping to wrap the shoot by the middle of 2027.
While talking to India Today, Ashwin shared an update on the ambitious sci-fi franchise, which stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan. "We're starting the shoot regularly from next month and, hopefully, it should be done with the shoot by mid next year," the filmmaker said.
The update comes shortly after Kalki 2898 AD received two National Film Awards at the 72nd National Film Awards. The 2024 film was recognised with awards for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Special Effects. For Ashwin, the recognition has given the team additional encouragement as they prepare to expand the story in the sequel.
"The National Award is definitely a good energy boost for us to keep working in the right direction," he said. According to the filmmaker, however, the strongest validation for the first film came from its audience response. Ashwin recalled meeting children even two years after the film's release who continued to tell him that they were eagerly waiting for Part 2.
Looking back at the first instalment, Ashwin said the journey from developing the idea on paper to seeing it connect with audiences worldwide remains one of his biggest takeaways. He added that the film's box-office performance also served as a validation of the team's efforts.
Ashwin also spoke about the recognition for the film's technical work. He said he had ideally hoped Kalki 2898 AD would be acknowledged for its production design and was pleased with the National Award recognition. "We really did some amazing and impossible things, and full credit to the massive team behind it," he said.
The sequel has already completed a brief 10-day shooting schedule, but further filming had been waiting on Prabhas's availability. The actor is currently committed to other projects, including Fauzi.
Meanwhile, details about the plot of Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 remain under wraps. The sequel is expected to continue the futuristic mythology established by the first film, which combined elements of Indian mythology with science fiction.
With regular filming now scheduled to begin in October, the makers are gearing up for another extensive production as they continue building the world of the Kalki franchise.
