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Nag Ashwin shoots 10 days for Kalki 2898 AD sequel, waits for Prabhas

Director Nag Ashwin has shot only 10 days for the Kalki 2898 AD sequel and waits for Prabhas to resume filming.

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Director Nag Ashwin stated at a promotional event in Hyderabad that he has shot only about 10 days for the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. [1] Nag Ashwin stated that the next shooting schedule for 'Kalki 2' depends on the availability of lead actor Prabhas. [2] Nag Ashwin told anchor Suma that production will resume in a long stretch once lead actor Prabhas is free. [3] Nag Ashwin said that once Prabhas is free, the team plans to shoot the sequel over a long stretch. [4] Amitabh Bachchan posted on social media in February confirming he was shooting for the Kalki 2898 AD sequel alongside Kamal Haasan. [5] Deepika Padukone is no longer associated with the Kalki 2898 AD sequel, and sources report that Sai Pallavi is rumored to have replaced her. [6] Earlier this year, Amitabh Bachchan shared pictures with Kamal Haasan from the sets of 'Kalki 2' in Ramoji Film City, Telangana. [7]
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  1. Director Nag Ashwin stated at a promotional event in Hyderabad that he has shot only about 10 days for the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. · Hindustan Times
  2. Nag Ashwin stated that the next shooting schedule for 'Kalki 2' depends on the availability of lead actor Prabhas. · Mid-day
  3. Nag Ashwin told anchor Suma that production will resume in a long stretch once lead actor Prabhas is free. · Hindustan Times
  4. Nag Ashwin said that once Prabhas is free, the team plans to shoot the sequel over a long stretch. · Mid-day
  5. Amitabh Bachchan posted on social media in February confirming he was shooting for the Kalki 2898 AD sequel alongside Kamal Haasan. · Hindustan Times
  6. Deepika Padukone is no longer associated with the Kalki 2898 AD sequel, and sources report that Sai Pallavi is rumored to have replaced her. · Hindustan Times
  7. Earlier this year, Amitabh Bachchan shared pictures with Kamal Haasan from the sets of 'Kalki 2' in Ramoji Film City, Telangana. · Mid-day
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