The makers of director Nag Ashwin’s eagerly awaited magnum opus ‘Kalki 2898 AD 2’ on Friday marked the birthday of the film’s lead actor, Prabhas, by unveiling a special BTS clip.

The clip offers a glimpse of the actor’s return to the sets of Kalki 2898 AD 2, hinting at the next chapter of the much-loved franchise.

Sharing the video on social media using the film’s official movie handle, the makers wished the actor, calling him the “Superhero of Indian cinema” and the “Darling of every generation.”

The post read, “To the superhero of Indian cinema… Happy Birthday to the Darling of every generation, Rebel Star #Prabhas. We are excited to embark on another epic cinematic journey with you… #Kalki2898AD ️ #HappyBirthdayPrabhas.”

Vyjayanthi Movies, the production house producing the film, on its X timeline wrote, “Wishing the Darling of millions, our dearest REBEL STAR @actorprabhas a Super Happy Birthday. Welcome back to the next chapter of #Kalki2898AD universe! #HappyBirthdayPrabhas.”

The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at Prabhas back on the sets of Kalki 2898 AD 2, dressed as Bhairava, as director Nag Ashwin directs him through a scene. It captures the actor getting ready to step back into the world of Kalki 2898 AD, giving fans a peek into the making of the much-awaited sequel.

Prabhas won audiences over as Bhairava in Kalki 2898 AD, with his blend of humour, swagger and action making the character a fan favourite. The film’s unique mix of Indian mythology and futuristic storytelling also left audiences eager to see how the saga would unfold in the sequel.

For the unaware, director Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD recently added another milestone to its achievements by winning two National Film Awards this year.

The 2024 blockbuster featured Prabhas alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani. Set in a dystopian future and rooted in Indian mythology, the film follows a world awaiting Kalki. While details of Kalki 2898 AD 2 remain under wraps, the birthday glimpse has further heightened anticipation for the next chapter of the epic saga.

Superstar Salman Khan seems to be winning hearts after videos of him showing affection towards little young fans on social media went viral on Thursday.

The videos of him from the recent IIFA event, saw the superstar taking time out of his busy schedule to interact with his young fans, sign autographs and shower them with affection.

In one of the videos, Salman is seen dressed in a blue blazer paired with a black T-shirt, distressed jeans and sunglasses as he makes his way towards his car, surrounded by security personnel and many people waiting to catch a glimpse of him.

Despite the crowd around him, the actor was seen pausing to interact with a little girl who approached him with a wall portrait of the superstar, for him to sign. Salman was seen bending down to speak to her, and signed an autograph. He also was seen gently holding her face and kissed her affectionately on the forehead.

In another clip, the actor was seen writing what appears to be a lengthy autograph for a young fan. The little fan who watched the superstar with a twinkle in her eyes, couldn’t believe her luck.

Another video shows Salman interacting with a little girl in a pink outfit, leaning down to speak to her as she holds a notebook.

The videos have yet again drawn attention to the actor’s affectionate interactions with children, highlighting his love for children.

Recently during his appearance on filmmaker Karan Johar’s chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’ Season 9, Salman spoke about his deep desire of wanting to have children of his own and stated that he will soon plan to have children.

Actor Ananya Panday offered a glimpse of a sweet moment with Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna’s son Aarav Bhatia, sharing a picture of the two enjoying muffins together.

Ananya took to her social media account to re-share the picture, originally shared by her friend Tahira Chawla, who seems to have baked the muffins.

In the picture, Ananya and Aarav are seen seated next to each other. Aarav is seen holding a transparent container with freshly baked muffins, while Ananya poses with small pieces of the treat in both hands.

Ananya, who is the daughter of actor Chunky Panday and Bhavana Pandey, made her Bollywood debut with Student of the Year 2 in 2019. Since then, she has featured in films such as Pati Patni Aur Woh, Khaali Peeli, Gehraiyaan, Dream Girl 2, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan and CTRL. She has also explored the streaming space with the series Call Me Bae.

Aarav, meanwhile, has largely stayed away from the spotlight despite being the son of one of Hindi cinema’s biggest stars. Unlike his father, who is known for his energetic screen presence and outspoken public persona, Aarav has preferred to keep his personal life private and much away from the media glare.

Akshay has spoken on many occasions about his son’s decision to stay away from films.

The actor has previously said that he does not want to impose his career choices on his children.

In an earlier conversation, Akshay had also shared that Aarav wanted to stay away from the limelight and establish his own identity rather than constantly be identified through his famous father.