{
  "id": 9954362,
  "title": "Deepika Padukone’s character not getting replaced in Kalki 2898 AD sequel: ‘No new additions’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/deepika-padukones-character-not-getting-replaced-in-kalki-2898-ad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T09:49:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/deepika-padukone-character-not-getting-replaced-in-kalki-2898-ad-sequel-nag-ashwin-10894980/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nag Ashwin, director of Kalki 2898 AD, has confirmed that the upcoming sequel will not feature any new cast members. Deepika Padukone's character will not be replaced in the sequel, leaving fans to wonder who will portray her role. Production for the sequel is set to begin in mid-October, with full-scale shooting expected to wrap by mid-next year. The film, which follows Deepika Padukone's character from the first film, was released in 2024 and grossed over Rs 1,100 crore worldwide.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Nag Ashwin confirms no new cast members for Kalki 2898 AD sequel.",
    "Deepika Padukone's character will not be replaced in the sequel.",
    "Production for sequel begins mid-October, shooting wraps mid-next year."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}