According to a report by Mid-Day, Alia’s packed calendar, especially her commitment to Maddock Films’ Chamunda, created a clash in dates. Ashwin, who is simultaneously planning Kalki 2, was eyeing a similar timeline to start shooting his untitled film. Alia had already allotted bulk dates to Chamunda starting March 2026, making her unavailable for Ashwin’s project.
Despite the setback, Nag Ashwin has not shelved the film. Sources reveal that the director is now considering fast-tracking the project. If Sai Pallavi wraps up her commitments to the second installment of Ramayana by mid-2026, she may step into the lead role before Ashwin moves on to Kalki 2.