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Kalki 2 Shoot Officially Begins — Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan Reunite on Set After 40 Years
The Statesman, Glamsham, Republic World, Siasat
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Deepika Padukone Exits Kalki 2 After 20 Days of Shoot Over Fee and Conditions Dispute
WION News, BusinessToday (Sep 25, 2025 original report), Bollywood Hungama, Bollywood Shaadis
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Prabhas to Join Kalki 2 Shoot in March 2026 After Initial Second-Week-of-February Plan Shifted
Sacnilk, 123Telugu, Pinkvilla
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Spirit (Prabhas × Sandeep Reddy Vanga) Locked for March 5, 2027 Release; 95-Day Shoot Plan
WION News, IBC World News, Sunday Guardian Live
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Spirit's Vivek Oberoi first look unveiled by Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Bollywood Hungama, CinaradioAM
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Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 shoot begins with Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan portions
Pinkvilla, Newsbytesapp, Sacnilk
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Sai Pallavi being explored as Deepika's replacement in Kalki 2 — not yet finalised
BusinessToday (Feb 3 2026), Pinkvilla, LatestLY
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Deepika Padukone officially exits Kalki 2898 AD Part 2
Deccan Chronicle, IMDB/Koimoi, BusinessToday
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Deepika defends 8-hour workday demand as gender equality issue
Hollywood Reporter India
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Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 begins filming with Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan face-off scenes
MyKollywood, NewsBytesApp, PinkVilla
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Producer Aswini Dutt confirms Prabhas will join Kalki 2 in June 2026
IMDb News (IMDB/Vyjayanthi Movies statement)
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Deepika Padukone officially exits Kalki 2898 AD Part 2
Vyjayanthi Films (official X post), BollywoodShaadis, WION, Deccan Chronicle
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Prabhas' Spirit (Sandeep Reddy Vanga) targets 95-day shoot, releasing March 5, 2027
PinkVilla, WION, IBC World News, IMDB
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Kalki 2898 AD Part 1 Worldwide Box Office: ₹1,042.25 crore (~$125M USD approx.)
Sacnilk
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Kalki 2898 AD Part 1 India Net Collection: ₹646.25 crore
Sacnilk
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Kalki 2898 AD Part 1 Overseas Collection: ₹275 crore
Sacnilk
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Kalki 2898 AD Part 1 India Tickets Sold: ~3.64 crore (highest of any 2024 Indian film)
Sacnilk
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Deepika Padukone Reported Salary Hike Demand: 25–35% over Part 1 fee
Bollywood Hungama, BusinessToday
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Deepika's Days Shot Before Exit: ~20 days
WION News, Bollywood Shaadis
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Spirit Planned Shoot Duration: 95 days
IBC World News, WION News
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Spirit Theatrical Release Date: March 5, 2027
Sunday Guardian Live
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Kalki 2 Part 1 India Rank (2024): #2 highest-grossing Indian film of 2024
Wikipedia, Sacnilk
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Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 officially commenced shooting on **February 24, 2026** in Hyderabad, beginning with Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan's portions — confirmed by Bachchan himself via blog post with
Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 officially commenced shooting on February 24, 2026 in Hyderabad, beginning with Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan's portions — confirmed by Bachchan himself via blog post with BTS photos (source: The Statesman, Republic World)
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Prabhas was originally expected to join the Kalki 2 set in the **second week of February**, but latest reports (as of late February 2026) indicate he is now expected to join the shoot in **March 2026*
Prabhas was originally expected to join the Kalki 2 set in the second week of February, but latest reports (as of late February 2026) indicate he is now expected to join the shoot in March 2026 (source: Sacnilk, 123Telugu)
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Deepika Padukone reportedly shot for **approximately 20 days** on Kalki 2 before exiting, demanding a **25–35% fee hike** over her Part 1 remuneration plus an **8-hour-per-day work cap** and five-star
Deepika Padukone reportedly shot for approximately 20 days on Kalki 2 before exiting, demanding a 25–35% fee hike over her Part 1 remuneration plus an 8-hour-per-day work cap and five-star accommodations for her 25-person entourage (source: Bollywood Hungama, WION News, BusinessToday)
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Sai Pallavi has been **reported confirmed** to replace Deepika Padukone as Sumathi (SUM-80) in Kalki 2, with an insider quoted saying 'It is Sai' — though **no official announcement** from Vyjayanthi
Sai Pallavi has been reported confirmed to replace Deepika Padukone as Sumathi (SUM-80) in Kalki 2, with an insider quoted saying 'It is Sai' — though no official announcement from Vyjayanthi Movies has been made as of March 1, 2026 (source: Bollywood Hungama, LatestLY, InstantBollywood dated Feb 27, 2026)
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Kalki 2898 AD Part 1 earned **₹1,042.25 crore worldwide** (India Net: ₹646.25 Cr, India Gross: ₹767.25 Cr, Overseas: ₹275 Cr), selling ~3.64 crore tickets in India — the highest for any 2024 Indian fi
Kalki 2898 AD Part 1 earned ₹1,042.25 crore worldwide (India Net: ₹646.25 Cr, India Gross: ₹767.25 Cr, Overseas: ₹275 Cr), selling ~3.64 crore tickets in India — the highest for any 2024 Indian film (source: Sacnilk)
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Spirit (Sandeep Reddy Vanga × Prabhas) is planned for a **95-day continuous shoot** targeting a **March 5, 2027** theatrical release, starring Triptii Dimri; shoot reportedly ongoing into 2026 with Pr
Spirit (Sandeep Reddy Vanga × Prabhas) is planned for a 95-day continuous shoot targeting a March 5, 2027 theatrical release, starring Triptii Dimri; shoot reportedly ongoing into 2026 with Prabhas to join after Kalki 2 schedule (source: WION News, IBC World News, Sunday Guardian Live)
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Kalki 2898 AD Part 1 worldwide gross: ₹1,042–1,100 crore (~$125M USD)
Box Office India, Sacnilk
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Kalki 2898 AD Part 1 India nett total: ₹615 crore
Box Office India
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Kalki Part 1 Hindi version nett: ₹285 crore (highest Hindi film of 2024)
IMDB/Koimoi
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Deepika reported remuneration hike demand: 25% increase over Part 1 fee
BusinessToday (unverified industry sources)
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Deepika reported workday cap demand: 7 hours per day
BusinessToday (unverified industry sources)
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Deepika entourage size (reported): ~25 people
BusinessToday (unverified industry sources)
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Spirit (Prabhas/Vanga) release date: March 5, 2027
Bollywood Hungama, Sunday Guardian Live
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Kalki 2 Part 2 production start date: February 2, 2026
Pinkvilla, Newsbytesapp
📰 analysis
Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 officially began principal photography on **February 2, 2026**, with initial scenes filmed featuring Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan on a set in Shankarpally, Hyderabad (Pinkvil
Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 officially began principal photography on February 2, 2026, with initial scenes filmed featuring Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan on a set in Shankarpally, Hyderabad (Pinkvilla, Newsbytesapp)
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Prabhas expected to join the sets in the **second week of February 2026**, though producer C. Aswani Dutt had earlier indicated June 2026 — conflicting timelines exist in reports (Sacnilk, Pinkvilla)
Prabhas expected to join the sets in the second week of February 2026, though producer C. Aswani Dutt had earlier indicated June 2026 — conflicting timelines exist in reports (Sacnilk, Pinkvilla)
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Deepika Padukone officially exited Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 on **September 18, 2025**, per a formal announcement by Vyjayanthi Movies citing 'inability to find a long-term partnership' (Deccan Chronicle,
Deepika Padukone officially exited Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 on September 18, 2025, per a formal announcement by Vyjayanthi Movies citing 'inability to find a long-term partnership' (Deccan Chronicle, IMDB/Koimoi)
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Reported but unverified reasons for Deepika's exit: demanded **25% fee hike**, capped workdays at **7 hours**, and sought **5-star accommodation + food reimbursement for an entourage of ~25 people** (
Reported but unverified reasons for Deepika's exit: demanded 25% fee hike, capped workdays at 7 hours, and sought 5-star accommodation + food reimbursement for an entourage of ~25 people (BusinessToday, September 18 2025)
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Deepika publicly defended her demands citing **gender bias**, noting male actors routinely work fixed 8-hour weekday shifts without public scrutiny (Hollywood Reporter India interview)
Deepika publicly defended her demands citing gender bias, noting male actors routinely work fixed 8-hour weekday shifts without public scrutiny (Hollywood Reporter India interview)
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**Sai Pallavi is in active discussions** to replace Deepika as SUM-80 (Sumathi) — makers confirmed she is being explored but casting is NOT yet finalised as of early February 2026 (BusinessToday, Febr
Sai Pallavi is in active discussions to replace Deepika as SUM-80 (Sumathi) — makers confirmed she is being explored but casting is NOT yet finalised as of early February 2026 (BusinessToday, February 3, 2026; Pinkvilla)
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Kalki 2898 AD Part 1 (2024) earned **₹1,042–1,100 crore worldwide**, making it the **second highest-grossing Indian film of 2024** and 9th highest-grossing Indian film of all time (Box Office India, S
Kalki 2898 AD Part 1 (2024) earned ₹1,042–1,100 crore worldwide, making it the second highest-grossing Indian film of 2024 and 9th highest-grossing Indian film of all time (Box Office India, Sacnilk)
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Prabhas's parallel project Spirit (Sandeep Reddy Vanga) has locked a **March 5, 2027 release date**; Vivek Oberoi's first look was unveiled **February 27, 2026** (Bollywood Hungama, DNP India)
Prabhas's parallel project Spirit (Sandeep Reddy Vanga) has locked a March 5, 2027 release date; Vivek Oberoi's first look was unveiled February 27, 2026 (Bollywood Hungama, DNP India)
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Kalki 2898 AD (Part 1) worldwide gross: ₹1,042 crore
Box Office India, Sacnilk
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Kalki 2898 AD India net collection: ₹646 crore
Box Office India
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Kalki 2898 AD overseas gross: ₹275 crore
Box Office India
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Kalki 2898 AD India ticket sales: 3.64 crore tickets (highest of 2024)
Box Office India
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Kalki 2 internal box office target: ₹2,000 crore
TrackTollywood (unverified internal target)
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Deepika's days shot for Kalki 2 before exit: ~20 days
BollywoodShaadis, WION
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Deepika's reported fee hike demand: 25% increase
BollywoodShaadis (insider report, unverified officially)
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Spirit planned shoot duration: 95 days
PinkVilla, WION
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Spirit confirmed release date: March 5, 2027
IMDB, PinkVilla
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Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 officially began filming in **February 2026**, with initial scenes featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan shot in Shankarpalli, Hyderabad — confirmed by multiple outlets (Pin
Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 officially began filming in February 2026, with initial scenes featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan shot in Shankarpalli, Hyderabad — confirmed by multiple outlets (PinkVilla, NewsBytesApp, Sacnilk)
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Prabhas is expected to join the Kalki 2 shoot in a **later schedule (reportedly June 2026)** per producer Aswini Dutt, while simultaneously managing pre-production and early schedules for Spirit — con
Prabhas is expected to join the Kalki 2 shoot in a later schedule (reportedly June 2026) per producer Aswini Dutt, while simultaneously managing pre-production and early schedules for Spirit — conflicting reports place his Kalki 2 join date anywhere from Feb 2 to June 2026
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**Deepika Padukone officially exited** Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 on **September 18, 2025**, per a Vyjayanthi Movies statement on X/Twitter citing inability to 'find a partnership' — she had already shot ap
Deepika Padukone officially exited Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 on September 18, 2025, per a Vyjayanthi Movies statement on X/Twitter citing inability to 'find a partnership' — she had already shot approximately 20 days of footage for the sequel
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Real reason behind Deepika's exit reported as: she demanded a **25% fee hike** and capped workdays at **7–8 hours**, which would spike VFX production costs; Vyjayanthi Movies cited 'commitment issues'
Real reason behind Deepika's exit reported as: she demanded a 25% fee hike and capped workdays at 7–8 hours, which would spike VFX production costs; Vyjayanthi Movies cited 'commitment issues' officially (BollywoodShaadis, WION)
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Deepika simultaneously exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga's **Spirit** (another Prabhas film), replaced there by Triptii Dimri — making it a double-exit from two Prabhas projects (BoxOfficeWorldwide)
Deepika simultaneously exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit (another Prabhas film), replaced there by Triptii Dimri — making it a double-exit from two Prabhas projects (BoxOfficeWorldwide)
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**Sai Pallavi is the frontrunner** to replace Deepika as SUM-80/Sumathi in Kalki 2, per multiple reports (PinkVilla, Sakshi Post, Outlook India) — earlier reports had floated Alia Bhatt; **no official
Sai Pallavi is the frontrunner to replace Deepika as SUM-80/Sumathi in Kalki 2, per multiple reports (PinkVilla, Sakshi Post, Outlook India) — earlier reports had floated Alia Bhatt; no official confirmation as of Feb 26, 2026
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Kalki 2898 AD (Part 1) grossed **₹1,042 crore worldwide** (₹646 crore net India), making it the **4th biggest Indian box office grosser** and only the **7th Indian film** ever to cross ₹1,000 crore gl
Kalki 2898 AD (Part 1) grossed ₹1,042 crore worldwide (₹646 crore net India), making it the 4th biggest Indian box office grosser and only the 7th Indian film ever to cross ₹1,000 crore globally — released June 27, 2024 (Sacnilk, Box Office India)
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Kalki 2 has a reported internal **₹2,000 crore box office target**, doubling expectations from Part 1 (TrackTollywood)
Kalki 2 has a reported internal ₹2,000 crore box office target, doubling expectations from Part 1 (TrackTollywood)
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Sai Pallavi Reportedly Confirmed to Replace Deepika Padukone as Sumathi in Kalki 2
InstantBollywood (Feb 27, 2026), Bollywood Hungama, LatestLY, NewsBytesApp
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Sai Pallavi in talks to replace Deepika Padukone as Sumathi/SUM-80
PinkVilla, BusinessToday, Sakshi Post, Outlook India