Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Naseeruddin Shah Reportedly in Talks for Kalki 2 Role
Naseeruddin Shah may join a new science-fiction movie called Kalki 2.
The movie is a sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, which starred Prabhas.
Shah is only in talks, so his role has not been officially confirmed.
If he joins, it would be his first Telugu-language film.
Amitabh Bachchan is already returning in an important role.
The movie has started filming, and reports say about 30 percent is finished.
More filming may happen after Prabhas completes his other projects.
Nag Ashwin is directing the movie, which is being made by Vyjayanthi Movies.
Naseeruddin Shah has reportedly been approached for a key role in Kalki 2.
If confirmed, the film would mark Shah’s Telugu debut after more than five decades in acting.
Kalki 2 has reportedly begun production, with one schedule completed.
The sequel is said to be approximately 30 percent complete and may advance after Prabhas finishes other commitments.
Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film is backed by Vyjayanthi Movies and also features Amitabh Bachchan.
- Who
- Naseeruddin Shah is reportedly in talks to join a cast that includes Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan, with Nag Ashwin directing.
- What
- Naseeruddin Shah may take a key role in Kalki 2, the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD.
- When
- The report does not specify when Shah was approached; production has already begun and is reportedly about 30 percent complete.
- Why
- The reported approach concerns a key role in the highly anticipated science-fiction sequel; no further reason is specified.
- Project
- Kalki 2
- Reported casting
- Naseeruddin Shah is reportedly in talks for a key role.
- Director
- Nag Ashwin
- Production company
- Vyjayanthi Movies
- Reported progress
- Approximately 30 percent complete.
- Existing cast
- Amitabh Bachchan is playing a key role.
- Lead actor
- Prabhas