Mumbai: Director Nag Ashwin, whose recent blockbuster 'Kalki 2898 AD' has been a box office sensation, has announced exciting details about the film's upcoming sequel. The next instalment will feature an epic face-off involving Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan.

'Kalki 2898 AD' stands out as one of India's most expensive movies to date. Set in a future world devastated by war and environmental collapse, the story centres on Bhairava (Prabhas), a formidable warrior with a mysterious background.

As Bhairava navigates this dystopian landscape, he becomes embroiled in an ancient prophecy. Amitabh Bachchan portrays Ashwatthama, an immortal figure from the time of the Indian epic 'Mahabharata', while Deepika Padukone plays Sumathi, who carries the unborn Kalki, an avatar of Vishnu. Kamal Haasan takes on the role of the antagonist, Supreme Yaskin.

Director Nag Ashwin emphasised that while 'Kalki 2898 AD' hints at a broader cinematic universe, the immediate focus is on Part 2 of the saga. “We shot about 25 or 30 days, but there’s a lot of action still left. It’s almost like a whole new production that’s going to start… Every loose end or thread that we left hanging has to be wrapped up. Obviously, the most important thing will be the face-off between these three, which will be between Yaskin, who can now wield the Gandiva, which is thought to be the most powerful weapon, versus Karna and Ashwatthama, who are the most fearsome warriors,” he said.

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