Alia Bhatt is reportedly joining Prabhas in the sci-fi sequel Kalki 2, marking a major new addition to the blockbuster franchise. Fresh from the buzz around her action-thriller Alpha, she is said to have already shot initial scenes in Hyderabad. The film, also starring Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan, is eyeing a December 2027 release, though no date is confirmed yet.
According to reports, Alia Bhatt is set to join Prabhas in the second instalment of Nag Ashwin's blockbuster franchise Kalki 2898 AD Part 2.
While there has been no news around the specifics of the character, Bhatt, still soaking in the buzz around the trailer of her action-thriller Alpha that released earlier this month, is set for a prominent role in Kalki 2898 AD Part 2, adding to the excitement and anticipation for the sequel.
According to Deccan Herald, "Industry insiders suggest that Alia has already filmed initial scenes during the movie’s second shooting schedule in Hyderabad."
Contrary to widespread speculation, the actor will not be replacing Deepika Padukone, who played the protagonist Sumathi, also known as SUM-80, in the first film. Padukone's character was central to the plot progression and narrative arc, which made reports of her exit from the sequel a heated discussion.
The film's producer, Vijayanthi Movies, took to X last year, stating that the actress will "not be a part of the upcoming sequel of #Kalki2898AD. After careful consideration, We have decided to part ways," proceeding to wish her the best for her future undertakings.
With the cast of Kalki 2 yet to be finalized, a few names have resurfaced as potential additions to the team, Sai Pallavi being one of them. The actress is fresh off filming her Hindi debut Ek Din (2026), alongside Junaid Khan, and Ramayana (2026), alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Yash. However, there has been no official confirmation from the makers yet.
The shooting for the film has been progressing speedily, with veteran actors Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Hassan in prominent roles having wrapped up their demanding shooting schedules.
While the film is set to finish shooting by next April for a tentative 2027 December release, the producers have not made any official confirmations regarding the exact release date yet.
Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 is produced by C. Aswini Dutt, Swapna Dutt, and Priyanka Dutt, under the banner of Vijayanthi Movies.