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Kalki 2 Director Breaks Silence on Sequel Casting Speculation
17 Jun
Summary
- Director Nag Ashwin confirmed the character Sumathi is vital to the sequel.
- Reports about Alia Bhatt and Sai Pallavi joining Kalki 2 remain unconfirmed.
- The sequel's casting follows Deepika Padukone's departure from the franchise.
Director Nag Ashwin has officially commented on the swirling rumors regarding the Kalki 2898 AD sequel's casting. Following Deepika Padukone's departure from the franchise, speculation has intensified about potential replacements or new roles for actresses like Alia Bhatt and Sai Pallavi.
Ashwin confirmed that the character Sumathi, previously portrayed by Padukone and described as integral to the Kalki universe, will definitely appear in the sequel. However, he emphasized that any reports linking specific actresses to the role are purely speculative at this point.
The franchise, which debuted with a star-studded cast including Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan, has generated significant interest in its upcoming installments. Fans eagerly await official casting announcements from Vyjayanthi Movies and Nag Ashwin for the Kalki 2 sequel.
