Kalki 2898 AD Sequel Filming to Resume in October, Expected Release in 2028
Director Nag Ashwin has announced that filming for the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD will resume in mid-October 2026, aiming to complete shooting by mid-2027. Portions featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan were filmed earlier, with Prabhas' schedule now confirmed. The sequel is expected to release in 2028, pending post-production completion. Ashwin confirmed no new cast additions, leaving Deepika Padukone's role from the first film unfilled. Kalki 2898 AD recently won two National Awards, highlighting its critical acclaim.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 29/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 26 Sept, 08:39 am. Other outlets followed.