Mumbai, February 24 – Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has reunited with cinematic icon Kamal Haasan after almost four decades, as the shoot for the much-anticipated sequel to “Kalki 2898 AD” has begun.
Big B posted on his blog, sharing a series of pictures from the sets of “Kalki 2” in the role of Ashwatthama, the son of the sage and warrior Dronacharya. He also shared pictures with Kamal and said that the two last worked together in the 1985 film “Geraftaar,” directed by Prayag Raaj.
The veteran actor posted on his blog that he would be missing his customary Sunday meeting with fans as he is currently shooting in Hyderabad.
“I told them that this Sunday I would not be able to come, since I was shooting in Hyderabad, but still they came… to confirm… but I apologize… work first… rest later… (sic).”
The octogenarian expressed his excitement about collaborating with Kamal Haasan again after a long gap.
“And meeting up with the great KAMAL HAASAN… we shall be working together after ages… last in Giraftar.”
“Geraftaar” also stars Poonam Dhillon and Rajinikanth. The film, which is one of the highest-grossing movies of the year 1985, follows the story of brothers Karan and Kishan, who are separated when Karan is framed for a murder, leading him to commit suicide.
Talking about working on the sequel to the 2024 epic mythological science fiction film by Nag Ashwin, he said: “Kalki 2 has begun… and I shall always cherish the love and affection of their anticipated presence on Sunday… but hopefully, I shall be with them this coming Sunday. My love.”
“Kalki 2898 AD” stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. Inspired by Hindu scriptures, the film serves as the first installment in the planned Kalki Cinematic Universe.
Set in a dystopian future in the year 2898 AD in the city of Kashi, the story follows a group on a mission to protect the unborn child of lab subject SUM-80, believed to be Kalki, the final incarnation of Vishnu.