Kalki 2: Has Sai Pallavi replaced Deepika Padukone in the Prabhas starrer, here's the clarity

Kalki 2 is yet to go on floors and news has come out that Sai Pallavi has replaced Deepika Padukone in the Prabhas starrer. Read on to learn more.

Has Sai Pallavi replaced Deepika in Kalki 2?

Kalki 2898 AD turned out to be a massive smash hit at the box office, grossing just over Rs 1,000 crore worldwide. All eyes are now on the second part of the film, and fans are eager to know when director Nag Ashwin’s ambitious project will go on floors.

Deepika Padukone removed from Kalki 2898 AD

However, the sequel hit a speed breaker when the makers officially announced a few months ago that Deepika Padukone would not be part of the second installment. Since then, speculation has been rife about who would replace her.

Is Sai Pallavi playing the female lead in Kalki 2

Several big names have been doing the rounds, and recent reports suggested that Sai Pallavi had been finalized as the female lead opposite Prabhas. This news created a lot of excitement, as it would have marked the first time Sai Pallavi would romance Prabhas in a Telugu film.

However, we at OTTplay have learned that there is no truth to these reports. When contacted, a source close to the unit revealed that Sai Pallavi was never approached for the film and is not part of the project.

The source added that Sai Pallavi is a top star with a massive following in the Telugu states, which is why the rumor spread rapidly and fans got ecstatic. Sadly, the news turned out to be false. As of now, the makers are in talks with a few noted actresses and are expected to lock the female lead very soon.

All eyes are now on the sequel of Kalki 2898 AD

Nag Ashwin mounted the first part on a grand scale and ended it with a gripping cliffhanger. The second part is expected to focus heavily on the much-awaited face-off between Prabhas and Kamal Haasan. Pre-production is currently in full swing, and only time will tell when the film will officially go on the floors.

There were also rumors that the sequel had been stalled due to the delay in finalizing Deepika Padukone’s replacement and that Nag Ashwin had moved on to another project.

However, the source rubbished these claims, stating that Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 will go on floors once Prabhas wraps up Spirit. Stay tuned for more updates.

Also Read: Kalki 2 Update: Deepika Padukone out, Priyanka Chopra Jonas in talks to join the sequel

Kalki 2 FAQs

Q. Who are the main cast members of Kalki 2898 AD?

A. Kalki 2898 AD featured an ensemble cast, including Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama, Prabhas as the bounty hunter Bhairava, and Kamal Haasan as the 200-year-old god-king Supreme Yaskin. Disha Patani was seen in a supporting role.

Q. Was Kalki 2898 hit or flop?

A. Kalki 2898 AD grossed over ₹1,042-1,100 crore worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Indian films.

Q. Is there a sequel to Kalki 2898 AD?

A. Yes, the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD is in the works, with filming scheduled to begin in 2026. However, Deepika Padukone has reportedly exited the project.

Q. Where to watch Kalki 2898 AD?

A. Kalki 2898 AD is available for streaming both on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. OTTplay Premium users can now access it via Amazon Prime Lite with a top-up plan.

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