Is 'Kalki 2' in Development? Amitabh Bachchan Hints at Sequel on 1-Year Anniversary

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Key Takeaways
- Kalki 2898 AD celebrates its 1-year release milestone.
- Amitabh Bachchan hints at a possible sequel.
- Film features an impressive cast including Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone.
- The movie is based on Hindu mythology, set in a dystopian future.
- It has achieved significant box office success.
Mumbai, June 27 (NationPress) The mythological film Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin, celebrated its one-year anniversary on Friday. To mark this significant milestone, Amitabh Bachchan, who portrayed the complex character of Ashwatthama, hinted at the much-anticipated sequel to this science fiction epic.
As Kalki 2898 AD reached its first anniversary, Big B took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) to express his gratitude for being a part of this remarkable journey.
In his tweet, he subtly hinted at a sequel, stating, “It is my esteemed honor to be a part of this project ... one that I deeply admire and respect, along with the blessings from Vijayanti Films and the esteemed individuals associated with it … I would gladly partake in it any day again, IF THEY WERE TO EVER TO ASK.”
Bachchan's message was a response to a post by the film’s producers, Vyjayanthi Movies, which read, “We started with a dream… and you turned it into an epic. Celebrating 1 YEAR of #Kalki2898AD Thank you to the audience. This journey is yours as much as ours #1YearForKalki2898AD #1YearForKalkiKARNAge.”
Directed by Nag Ashwin, this project features a stellar ensemble including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone among others.
Inspired by Hindu scriptures, the film unfolds in a dystopian future set in the year 2898 AD, centering on the quest to safeguard the unborn child of lab subject SUM-80, who is believed to be Kalki.
Kalki 2898 AD is the inaugural entry in the Kalki Cinematic Universe.
Produced by C. Aswini Dutt under the Vyjayanthi Movies banner, the film premiered on June 27, 2024, and has achieved remarkable success at the box office, becoming the second-highest-grossing film of 2024 and the fourth-highest-grossing Telugu film in history.