Is Deepika Padukone set to shoot for ‘Kalki 2898 AD Part 2’ after taking a break following the birth of Dua? | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Anticipation for the sequel of ‘Kalki 2898 AD‘ is growing as a new video of Deepika Padukone resuming the shoot for the movie has stirred the internet. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the sequel promises to expand on the dynamic fusion of futuristic and mythological elements that captivated audiences last year.
While wishing Deepika on her birthday yesterday (January 5), the makers of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ took to their Instagram handle and posted a video that ended with a note, “See you soon on the set.” Many of her fans noticed the caption and started celebrating her return to the big screen after welcoming her baby girl, Dua Padukone Singh, on September 8, 2024.

Deepika reportedly took some time off after the birth of her daughter, Dua, in September, and now her return to the shooting sets after becoming a mother is bringing a lot of joy to her fans. One fan wrote, “The Kalki movie is nothing without Deepika’s character,” while another reacted, “When is part 2 coming? Kindly update.”

Earlier, while attending the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, one of the producers of the movie, Swapna Dutt, revealed that Deepika will be portraying a mother in some parts of the sequel. Swapna’s sister and co-producer, Priyanka Dutt, revealed that a significant portion of the sequel, around 30-35 percent, has already been filmed, with many scenes having been captured during the shooting of the first movie.

‘Kalki 2898 AD’, featuring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Disha Patani, and Deepika in key roles, became a massive hit in 2024, crossing around Rs 1200 crores globally.