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Amitabh Bachchan Begins Kalki 2898 AD Sequel's Shoot, Hugs Kamal Haasan as They Reunite on Set. See BTS Pics

Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan reunite on set after 39 years for the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, marking a major event in the pan-Indian film industry.

  • On February 24, 2026, Amitabh Bachchan posted on his blog to reveal filming for Kalki 2 has started, sharing photos of his reunion with Kamal Haasan after decades.
  • Nag Ashwin's production combines mythic figures with futuristic sci‑fi, with Prabhas headlining and makers saying they parted ways with Deepika Padukone, whose replacement remains undisclosed.
  • On set, photos show Amitabh Bachchan in Ashvatthama costume opposite Kamal Haasan as Supreme Yaskin, though the first Kalki film did not feature them sharing scenes.
  • Fans responded with surprise and eagerness, recalling the 1985 film Geraftaar that also starred Rajinikanth and expressing excitement for on-set activity referenced by makers.
  • As a pan‑Indian production, Kalki 2 stands as a major follow-up with its pan‑Indian production scale and marquee cast and director pairing, defining the Kalki universe's distinct blend of Mahabharata and dystopian sci‑fi.
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Hindustan Times broke the news in New Delhi, India on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
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