Hyderabad, Feb 24 (.) Veteran Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday announced the start of the pan-Indian biggie, “Kalki 2”, the sequel to the hit dystopian epic “Kalki 2898 AD”, in which he is set to reunite with his “Giraftar” co-star Kamal Haasan.
The 83-year-old actor took to his Tumblr profile to share BTS pictures from the sets and also informed fans that he was not available in Mumbai because he was busy shooting in Hyderabad.
Confirming the reunion, Bachchan shared a note on his blog, writing, “And meeting up with the great KAMAL HAASAN we shall be working together after ages .. last in Giraftar.” Their last collaboration dates back to the 1985 action drama Geraftaar, a film remembered not just for its gripping storyline but also for its powerhouse ensemble that included Rajinikanth.
Bachchan also posted pictures from Hyderabad, offering a glimpse into the early days of filming. On being absent from his weekly Sunday Darshan with fans, he wrote that work commitments had kept him away. “Work first .. rest later,” he noted, assuring admirers that he would return soon.
Directed by Nag Ashwin and headlined by Prabhas, the film featured Amitabh, Kamal, Deepika Padukone and Shobhana, and attempted an unusual meeting point of the past and the future by blending stories from the Mahabharata with a futuristic, dystopian science fiction world.
As work begins on “Kalki 2”, however, the makers confirmed in September 2025 that they had parted ways with Deepika Padukone. As of now, the identity of the actor who will step into her role remains under wraps. . . .