India, June 16 -- Speculation did the rounds on Tuesday that Alia Bhatt has joined the set of Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD sequel and has even shot a few scenes. The internet was confused if she was replacing Deepika Padukone or was roped in for a new role, even as the filmmakers remained mum. A spokesperson for the film's team clarifies to Hindustan Times.

Several social media pages cited sources claiming that Alia will play a major role in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. While some initially believed she was replacing Deepika as Sumathi (SUM-80), others reported it was a new role. It was also reported that she had already shot a few scenes for the film in Hyderabad, adding to the speculation. As the news caught fire, excited fans also made ...