Alia Bhatt joins ‘Kalki 2’ as the franchise moves beyond Deepika Padukone’s original role
Alia Bhatt is reported to have joined the cast of ‘Kalki 2’, with industry sources suggesting she has already filmed scenes during the sequel’s second schedule in Hyderabad. Although the makers have not issued an official confirmation, multiple reports indicate she will play a new character introduced specifically for the second instalment.
Her addition comes as the franchise expands beyond the storyline established in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, where Deepika Padukone played SUM‑80 (Sumathi), a central figure whose arc shaped much of the first film’s emotional and narrative core. Padukone’s role is not being recast, and Bhatt is not replacing her; instead, she is expected to appear in a separate, significant part as the sequel widens its universe.
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Production on ‘Kalki 2’ is ongoing, with further casting details likely to be announced once filming progresses.
