"Nag Ashwin Spills the Tea on ‚Kalki 2‘—Brace Yourself, It's a Long Wait! ⏳🎥"
- MediaFx
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TL;DR:Nag Ashwin—director of the blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD—shared on a podcast today (1 September 2025) that he's hoping to begin shooting the sequel, Kalki 2, by the end of 2025. But with its massive cast, complex pre-visualized and action sequences, and packed schedules (not to mention post-production demands), fans might have to wait 2 to 3 years before the film hits the big screens.
Let’s Dive In, Y’all!
So ya, the most-awaited Kalki 2 update is finally here! 🎬✨Nag Ashwin appeared on a podcast today (1st September 2025) and dropped some real talk about Kalki 2. He revealed that while they’d love to start shooting towards the end of 2025, everything depends on actors’ availability and the scale of the vision—with jaw-dropping pre-visualized and action sequences lined up, the film will need mad preparation. “Everyone is busy,” he admitted. And with that in mind, he cautioned that we might have to wait another 2–3 years before the sequel reaches audiences.
What’s Fueling the Delay?
1. Massive Scale & Pre-viz Demands
This isn’t just another sequel—it’s epic in every sense. Ashwin hinted that “pre-visualized sequences and action sequences are much bigger,” which means mind-blowing setups and visuals.
2. Star-Studded Cast & Busy Schedules
The film features a lineup of heavyweights—Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan—all juggling other projects. Aligning everyone’s availability is a major logistical hurdle.
3. Post-Production Marathon
Ashwin reminded fans that even after shooting, the post-production process could stretch for years—thanks to editing, VFX, and world-building.
What Fans Can Expect
Timeline | What’s Happening |
Late 2025 | Possible start of filming (fingers crossed!) |
2026–2027+ | Post-production, VFX, editing, and other delays → release |
2–3 years more | Best-case estimate for when movie might hit theatres |
So, realistically, we might see Kalki 2 only around 2027 or later. 😬
MediaFx Opinion (From the People’s Angle)
Look, from the people’s perspective, big-budget spectacles like Kalki 2 are exciting—BUT they should not sacrifice working-class storytelling for VFX bling. This delay gives the team a chance to craft a deeper, egalitarian epic that truly connects with rural youth and ordinary folk across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh. The longer wait might just mean they’re taking time to do justice to the story and characters—especially those underrepresented voices like Karna (Prabhas) and Ashwatthama (Amitabh), who deserve more screen time in the sequel. So we say— good properly made film > rushed flashy film, fam. Patience is peace.
