- By Ridhi Suri
- Sat, 31 Aug 2024 09:54 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kalki 2898 AD, the Telugu-language epic science fiction film directed by Nag Ashwin and featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani, draws inspiration from Hindu scriptures and kicks off the Kalki Cinematic Universe. Since its announcement, the film has created global excitement and has become the top-grossing Indian and Telugu film of 2024. With the buzz shifting to its sequel, Kalki 2, Telugu actor Nani has responded to speculation about his involvement.
In an interview with India Today, Nani shared, who has been busy with Saripodhaa Sanivaaram's promotions, said, "I don't know why this started — maybe it's because of the close relationship I share with the whole team. But nothing has been discussed so far about me playing a cameo in the film. However, I would love to be in a Prabhas anna, Nagi's, or Swapna's film. They are all very close to me, but I'm not sure about doing a cameo. I haven't actually thought about it, and I haven't done any cameos in a long time. I have my own jazz going on non-stop. But you never know.”
When asked if fans might see him portray Lord Krishna in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, Nani replied, "Not at all. I think Nagi said this, they won't be showing the face of Lord Krishna in the film, because Krishna's image should be like that only in (silhouette) our head. So they will play with Arjuna and Karna, the most important characters."
Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, the sci-fi film also includes cameo appearances by Vijay Deverakonda, Dulquer Salmaan, and Mrunal Thakur, among others.
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About Kalki 2
Kalki 2 will center on Yaskin, portrayed by Kamal Haasan, as he embarks on a high-stakes mission. The sequel is expected to take three years to complete and will be released in two parts. Some footage was already filmed during the production of the first installment.
At the Moscow International Film Week, Priyanka Dutt and Swapna Dutt of Vyjayanthi Movies provided exciting updates about the sequel to the mythological sci-fi franchise. According to News 18, Priyanka, who is married to Nag Ashwin, announced that filming for Kalki 2 is slated to begin in the next five to six months, with a possible start date in January or February 2025. She added that further details will be shared once production is underway.