Prabhas' sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD emerged as a massive box-office success when it released in 2024. As the film is set to complete two years this year, reports suggest that the makers are gearing up to begin work on its sequel, with filming likely to start from February 2026. Amid this buzz, fresh speculation has surfaced around a major casting change in the franchise. According to online reports, Sai Pallavi is being considered to step into the role earlier played by Deepika Padukone in Kalki 2898 AD Part 2.