Prabhas' sci fi thriller Kalki 2898 AD directed by Nag Ashwin captured the imagination of all. Nag Ashwin drew praise for blending the sci fi elements with the happenings in Hindu epic Mahabharata.
Now, all eyes are on the film's sequel and the project is expected to go to sets from the second half of February. The film stars legends like Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan. However, Deepika Padukone who was part of the project walked out of the project due to work hours.
In the meantime, speculation is on as to who will be cast in the place of Deepika Padukone. Rumours are coming that the makers are planning to cast talented beauty Sai Pallavi in the role. Sai Pallavi is starring in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana as Goddess Sita while Ranbir Kapoor is playing the role of Lord Ram.
Apart from it, she is also starring in Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan's film Ek Din directed by Sunil Pandey which is releasing on 1 May 2026.Official announcement is expected from the makers soon. Many say the makers are left with no option as to who will do justice to the role of Sumati in the fim. The makers may consider Alia Bhatt to make an impact in North India but for South, they feel Sai Pallavi is the best option.