In a post on his official blog on Tumblr, the 83-year-old said he has begun shooting for the project, which is a follow-up to the 2024 Telugu blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD. Inspired by Hindu scriptures, Kalki 2898 AD served as the first instalment in the planned Kalki Cinematic Universe in 2024. In September 2025, the production house Vyjayanthi Films made a shocking announcement that Deepika will not be a part of the Kalki 2898 AD sequel. "This is to officially announce that Deepika Padukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of Kalki 2898 AD. And a film like Kalki 2898 AD deserves that commitment and much more.

Source: dna February 24, 2026 13:47 UTC