Amitabh to begin shooting for 'Kalki' sequel in May: Report
What's the story
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will soon start shooting for his upcoming film, Kalki 2, from May, reported Mid-Day.
The movie is a sequel to the 2024 dystopian science fiction film Kalki 2898 AD and has an ensemble cast including Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone.
A source recently revealed that Bachchan's screen time has been increased in this sequel.
The shooting will continue until June 15.
Plot details
'Kalki 2' will be grander than its predecessor
The source further revealed that Bachchan will start preparing for his role as Ashwatthama at the end of March.
"The sequel will take forward his and Bhairava/Karna's [Prabhas] story, and their role in rescuing Sumathi's [Padukone] unborn child."
"It will be grander than the last one as Prabhas and Bachchan also confront the evil Supreme Commander, Yaskin [Haasan]. So, three titans will clash."
Sequel expansion
New elements and action sequences in 'Kalki 2'
The sequel will unveil a fourth world, Flux Lands, and a tribe named the Nomens.
"While a 30-day filming leg concluded last year, many action portions still need to be shot."
"As Bachchan plays an immortal being from the Indian mythological epic Mahabharata, he will also be seen doing more action with weapons," the source added.
It will be shot on the outskirts of Hyderabad, where a massive set has been created.
The film is helmed by Nag Ashwin.