At first, Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan is said to appear in the antagonists role which is going to be a powerful one. In recent times, Kamal Haasan himself revealed that he will be seen in a cameo in the movie. The latest buzz about the villains role surfaced and reports suggest that popular Bengali actor Saswata Chatterjee. More details about his character are yet-to-be revealed.
During the special event of Kalki 2898 AD, Nag Ashwin shared why Prabhas starrer is known as Kalki 2898 AD. Prabhas also shared his experience working with legendary actors Kamal Haasan, and Amitabh Bachchan in a Nag Ashwin directorial.