Kalki 2 Begins Filming, Big Reunion Excites Fans

The much-awaited second installment of Kalki 2898 AD has officially gone on floors, creating massive buzz among cinema lovers. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the sequel marks a historic onscreen reunion of legendary actors Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan after a long gap of nearly 40 years.

Amitabh Bachchan, who plays Ashwatthama in the dystopian epic, confirmed the start of filming through his official social media handle. He also shared exclusive pictures from the sets with Kamal Haasan, who essays the powerful antagonist Supreme Yaskin. The images instantly went viral, leaving fans excited about their long-awaited collaboration, last seen in the film Giraftar.

While the first part featured Kamal Haasan in a brief appearance, Kalki 2 is expected to bring him face-to-face with Amitabh Bachchan and leading star Prabhas, promising intense drama and epic confrontations on screen.

Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 Becomes 2025’s Fastest ₹200 Crore Grosser in India

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 has stormed the Indian box office, becoming the first film of 2025 to cross ₹200 crore within its opening weekend. Directed by and starring Shetty himself, the film collected an impressive ₹223.25 crore in India during its four-day extended weekend, earning ₹61.85 crore on day one, ₹45.5 crore on day two, ₹55 crore on day three, and ₹61 crore on day four.

With this performance, Kantara Chapter 1 has surpassed major hits like Sankranti Ki Vastunam, Housefull 5, They Call Him OG, and Raid 2, entering the list of the year’s top 10 highest-grossing Indian films. Currently, only five films—Chhava, Saiyara, Coolie, Mahavatar Narasimha, and War 2—stand ahead of it in earnings.

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Globally, the film has amassed around ₹325 crore, making it the sixth highest-grossing Indian film worldwide in 2025. Interestingly, the Hindi version has outperformed the original Kannada version, collecting ₹50.5 crore compared to ₹47.6 crore.

All eyes are now on whether Kantara Chapter 1 can overtake Chhava to become the biggest blockbuster of 2025.