Did you know Deepika Padukone was not the first choice for the role of Sumathi in 'Kalki 2898 AD'?

Prabhas' new movie 'Kalki 2898 AD' hit theaters on June 27 and has been a big hit. It's praised for its exciting story and great acting. The film, shot from July 2021 to March 2024, faced a delay due to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections before finally releasing. Starring Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama and Deepika Padukone as Sumathi, Deepika's role has especially impressed audiences and added to the movie's success.
The filmmakers initially considered Pooja Hegde for the role of Sumathi in 'Kalki 2898 AD', who had previously starred with Prabhas in the pan-India release 'Radhe Shyam'. However, after her performance received mixed to negative reviews in 'Radhe Shyam', they opted to cast Deepika Padukone instead, a choice that was applauded by Prabhas' devoted fanbase.
Kalki 2898 AD is performing well at the box office, and analysts predict it will soon cross the Rs 1000 crore mark globally due to its strong reception and widespread acclaim.
Pooja Hegde gained fame with films like 'Mohenjo Daro' and 'Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava', showcasing her versatility and charm. Her career is marked by diverse roles and a growing fan base across different film industries.
'Kalki 2898 AD' is a sci-fi and mythology mix. Prabhas plays Bhairava, a bounty hunter, and Deepika Padukone is SUM-80, a pregnant test subject. Amitabh Bachchan is Ashwatthama, and Kamal Haasan is Supreme Yaskin. The story follows Bhairava's efforts to earn enough units to live in the complex, but Ashwatthama complicates his plans.
The film also stars Disha Patani as Roxie and features cameos by Vijay Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur, Dulquer Salmaan, Faria Abdullah, and others. Set 6,000 years after the Kurukshetra war in the Mahabharata, 'Kalki 2898 AD' is a post-apocalyptic film directed by Nag Ashwin and inspired by Hindu scriptures.