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 Vyjayanthi Movies officially announced in February 2020 that their next film with Ashwin would star Prabhas.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=28 February 2020 |title=Nag Ashwin to direct Prabhas's 21st film |url=https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/in-other-news/280220/nag-ashwin-to-direct-prabhass-21st-film.html |access-date= |website=[[The Asian Age]] |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/in-other-news/280220/nag-ashwin-to-direct-prabhass-21st-film.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It is intended to mark 50 years since the establishment of their studio.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |others=PTI |date=26 February 2020 |title=Prabhas to work with 'Mahanati' director Nag Ashwin next |language=en-IN |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/prabhas-to-work-with-mahanati-director-nag-ashwin-next/article30920693.ece |access-date= |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175542/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/prabhas-to-work-with-mahanati-director-nag-ashwin-next/article30920693.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> The film is produced by Ashwin's father-in-law [[C. Aswani Dutt]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=8 May 2020 |title=Prabhas' next with Nag Ashwin to go on floors from October. Release in 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prabhas-next-with-nag-ashwin-to-go-on-floors-from-october-release-in-2022/articleshow/75618307.cms |access-date= |website=The Times of India |language= |archive-date=29 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729075120/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prabhas-next-with-nag-ashwin-to-go-on-floors-from-october-release-in-2022/articleshow/75618307.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
+=== Casting ===
+[[File:Deepika Padukone at the premiere of the movie Chhapaak.jpg|thumb|''Kalki 2898-A.D'' marks [[Bollywood]] actress [[Deepika Padukone]]'s debut in [[Telugu cinema]].|150px]]
+In July 2020, Hindi film actress Deepika Padukone was signed to play the lead role opposite Prabhas. Padukone felt that she was "beyond thrilled" to join the production while Ashwin stated that her character would be "surprise" as it was something which "no mainstream lead has [ever] done before".<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2020 |title=Prabhas and Deepika Padukone to star in Nag Ashwin's film |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/prabhas-and-deepika-padukone-to-star-in-nag-ashwin-film-6512530/ |access-date= |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language= |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/prabhas-and-deepika-padukone-to-star-in-nag-ashwin-film-6512530/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The film marks Padukone's debut in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lakhotia |first=Srishti |date=4 December 2021 |title=Deepika Padukone Telugu Debut: Actor Starts Filming In Hyderabad |url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/film-theatre/deepika-padukone-telugu-debut-project-k-prabhas/ |access-date= |website=[[SheThePeople]] |language= |archive-date=7 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307010657/https://www.shethepeople.tv/film-theatre/deepika-padukone-telugu-debut-project-k-prabhas/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' reported that her role was initially "not substantial" but was improved to suit her stardom.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. Jha |first=Subhash |author-link=Subhash K. Jha |date=22 July 2020 |title=Deepika Padukone charges Rs. 20 cr to feature in the Prabhas starrer; becomes the highest paid actress |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/deepika-padukone-charges-rs-20-cr-feature-prabhas-starrer-becomes-highest-paid-actress/ |access-date= |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language= |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/deepika-padukone-charges-rs-20-cr-feature-prabhas-starrer-becomes-highest-paid-actress/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In October, Amitabh Bachchan was cast in a full-length role in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Subhash K. |author-link=Subhash K. Jha |date=27 November 2020 |title=Amitabh Bachchan will feature in a full length role in Prabhas and Deepika Padukone starrer film |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-will-feature-full-length-role-prabhas-deepika-padukone-starrer-film/ |access-date= |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language= |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175543/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-will-feature-full-length-role-prabhas-deepika-padukone-starrer-film/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Ashwin stated that his role was "so important that his character's name was the working title of an early draft".<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 October 2020 |title=Amitabh Bachchan joins Prabhas, Deepika Padukone in Nag Ashwin's untitled multilingual project |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/amitabh-bachchan-joins-prabhas-deepika-padukone-in-nag-ashwins-untitled-multilingual-project-8896441.html |access-date= |website=[[Firstpost]] |language= |archive-date=17 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220817052548/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/amitabh-bachchan-joins-prabhas-deepika-padukone-in-nag-ashwins-untitled-multilingual-project-8896441.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The film would be Bachchan's first full-length role in a Telugu film, following his previous cameo appearance in [[Manam (film)|''Manam'']] (2014) and ''[[Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy]]'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 February 2022 |title=Amitabh Bachchan describes his experience of working with Prabhas on Project K |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/amitabh-bachchan-describes-his-experience-of-working-with-prabhas-on-project-k/articleshow/89678401.cms |access-date= |website=[[The Times of India]] |language= |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175543/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/amitabh-bachchan-describes-his-experience-of-working-with-prabhas-on-project-k/articleshow/89678401.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
+In May 2022, Disha Patani joined the cast, marking her return to Telugu cinema after [[Loafer (2015 film)|''Loafer'']] (2015).<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 May 2022 |title=Disha Patani joins the cast of Project K |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/may/08/disha-patani-joins-the-cast-of-project-k-31337.html |access-date= |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/may/08/disha-patani-joins-the-cast-of-project-k-31337.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In June 2023, Kamal Haasan joined the cast, marking his return to Telugu and Hindi cinema.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=25 June 2023 |title=Kamal Haasan Joins Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan on Cast of 'Project K' |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/kamal-haasan-prabhas-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-project-k-1235653908/ |access-date=25 June 2023 |website=Variety |archive-date=25 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230625085932/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/kamal-haasan-prabhas-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-project-k-1235653908/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
+=== Pre-production ===
+The film was recognised as "Project K" which served as the [[working title]] of the film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 July 2021 |title=Nag Ashwin's new film starring Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas and Deepika Padukone begins in Hyderabad |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/amitabh-bachchan-prabhas-start-shoot-for-nag-ashwins-film/article35507018.ece |issn=0971-751X |access-date=8 June 2022 |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608180107/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/amitabh-bachchan-prabhas-start-shoot-for-nag-ashwins-film/article35507018.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> Ashwin stated that the film needed high-end technology and futuristic vehicles to be developed for the film. While they can be recreated using [[computer-generated imagery]] (CGI), Ashwin wanted them to feel "authentic and genuine", therefore opted to build these vehicles from scratch with a dedicated team of engineers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adivi |first=Sashidhar |date=7 March 2022 |title=Nag Ashwin asked for help, Anand Mahindra obliged |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/070322/nag-ashwin-asked-for-help-anand-mahindra-obliged.html |access-date= |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language= |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/070322/nag-ashwin-asked-for-help-anand-mahindra-obliged.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In March 2022, Ashwin requested businessman [[Anand Mahindra]] to provide technical support to build such type of vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pandey |first=Devasheesh |date=4 March 2022 |title=Prabhas, Deepika Padukone's Project K director seeks 'tech-related' help from Anand Mahindra |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/prabhas-deepika-padukone-sci-fi-project-k-director-nag-ashwin-seeks-tech-related-help-from-anand-mahindra-2022-03-04-762674 |access-date= |website=[[India TV News]] |language= |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/prabhas-deepika-padukone-sci-fi-project-k-director-nag-ashwin-seeks-tech-related-help-from-anand-mahindra-2022-03-04-762674 |url-status=live }}</ref>
+A few days later, Mahindra responded that their company [[Mahindra & Mahindra]] would assist the production team from their [[Mahindra Research Valley]] campus in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 March 2022 |title=Anand Mahindra excited about Deepika-Prabhas starrer 'Project K', says it will beat Hollywood |work=[[The Economic Times]] |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/anand-mahindra-excited-about-deepika-prabhas-starrer-says-project-k-will-beat-hollywood/articleshow/90192680.cms |access-date= |archive-date=6 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706110130/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/anand-mahindra-excited-about-deepika-prabhas-starrer-says-project-k-will-beat-hollywood/articleshow/90192680.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In July 2021, the makers have erected a futuristic set at [[Ramoji Film City]] in [[Hyderabad]] where a significant portion of filming is expected to take place.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 July 2021 |title=With 400 crore budget, Prabhas-Deepika's next to break Baahubali record |url=https://www.siasat.com/with-400-crore-of-budget-prabhas-deepikas-next-to-break-baahubalis-record-2171995/ |access-date= |website=[[The Siasat Daily]] |language= |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.siasat.com/with-400-crore-of-budget-prabhas-deepikas-next-to-break-baahubalis-record-2171995/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
+In August 2020, [[A. R. Rahman]] was initially approached to compose music for the film. Rahman did not sign the film,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Manjula |date=5 August 2020 |title=AR Rahman Whopping Remuneration For Deepika-Prabhas Movie of Nag Ashwin |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/ar-rahman-whopping-remuneration-for-deepika-prabhas-movie-of-nag-ashwin-637616 |access-date= |website=[[The Hans India]] |language= |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/ar-rahman-whopping-remuneration-for-deepika-prabhas-movie-of-nag-ashwin-637616 |url-status=live }}</ref> and Ashwin retained technicians from his earlier film ''Mahanati'' (2018), namely, composer [[Mickey J. Meyer]] and cinematographer Dani Sanchez-Lopez.<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 January 2021|title=Makers of Nag Ashwin-Prabhas movie rope in 'Mahanati' cinematographer, music composer|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2021/jan/29/makers-of-nag-ashwin-prabhasmovie-rope-in-mahanati-cinematographer-music-composer-2256633.html|access-date=|website=[[The New Indian Express]]|archive-date=8 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2021/jan/29/makers-of-nag-ashwin-prabhasmovie-rope-in-mahanati-cinematographer-music-composer-2256633.html|url-status=live}}</ref> But later, Serbian cinematographer, Djordje Stojiljkovic, replaced Dani Sanchez-Lopez as the official cinematographer of the film. In February 2023, Dutt stated in an interview that [[Santhosh Narayanan]] replaced Meyer as the composer, along with a female Bollywood composer composing a song for the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 February 2023|title=Project K: Mickey out, Santhosh Narayanan is in|url=https://m.greatandhra.com/movies/news/project-k-mickey-out-santhosh-narayanan-is-in-127533|access-date=26 February 2023|website=Greatandhra|language=en|archive-date=28 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328023436/https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/news/project-k-mickey-out-santhosh-narayanan-is-in-127533|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Singeetam Srinivasa Rao]] joined the project to serve as a mentor.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Karthik |date=22 September 2020 |title=Singeetham Srinivasa Rao joins Prabhas and Deepika Padukone's next with director Nag Ashwin |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/singeetham-srinivasa-rao-joins-prabhas-and-deepika-padukone-s-next-with-director-nag-ashwin/story-fSqxLc8dsYJbgVWL2q6Z8L.html |access-date= |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language= |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/singeetham-srinivasa-rao-joins-prabhas-and-deepika-padukone-s-next-with-director-nag-ashwin/story-fSqxLc8dsYJbgVWL2q6Z8L.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
+''Kalki 2898 AD'' is estimated to be mounted at a budget of {{INRConvert|600|c}}, making it the [[List of most expensive Indian films|most expensive Indian film]] ever made.<ref name="budget">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=26 June 2023 |title=Project K: From Prabhas to Deepika Padukone, here's how much actors are getting paid |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/nag-ashwins-project-k-from-prabhas-to-deepika-heres-how-much-actors-are-getting-paid-1227370 |access-date=26 June 2023 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |language=en |quote=Reportedly, 600 crores is being spent to make this multi-starrer film. |url-status=live |archive-date=26 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626142436/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/nag-ashwins-project-k-from-prabhas-to-deepika-heres-how-much-actors-are-getting-paid-1227370 }}</ref>
+=== Filming ===
+[[File:Ramoji Film City.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Ramoji Film City]], where parts of the film were shot.|left]]
+Initially, the film was planned to begin its regular shoot in November 2020. However, it was postponed to the following year due to the advent of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 March 2020 |title=Nag Ashwin's film with Prabhas postponed |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nag-ashwin-s-film-prabhas-postponed-121198 |access-date= |website=[[The News Minute]] |language= |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nag-ashwin-s-film-prabhas-postponed-121198 |url-status=live }}</ref>  Principal photography commenced in Hyderabad in July 2021 on the occasion of [[Guru Purnima]], following a [[muhurat shot]] featuring Bachchan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan begin shooting for Nag Ashwin's next in Hyderabad |url=https://www.siasat.com/prabhas-amitabh-bachchan-begin-shooting-for-nag-ashwins-next-in-hyderabad-2168679/ |access-date= |website=[[The Siasat Daily]] |language= |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.siasat.com/prabhas-amitabh-bachchan-begin-shooting-for-nag-ashwins-next-in-hyderabad-2168679/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Prabhas and Padukone joined the production in December 2021 and scenes featuring Bachchan, Prabhas and Padukone were shot.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2021 |title=Prabhas and Deepika Padukone give their first shot for Nag Ashwin's Project K |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prabhas-and-deepika-padukone-give-their-first-shot-for-nag-ashwins-project-k/articleshow/88236040.cms |access-date= |website=[[The Times of India]] |language= |archive-date=29 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129091844/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prabhas-and-deepika-padukone-give-their-first-shot-for-nag-ashwins-project-k/articleshow/88236040.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 January 2022 |title=Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, And Deepika Padukone Start Shooting For Their Next Project k |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-prabhas-amitabh-bachchan-and-deepika-padukone-start-shooting-for-their-next-project-k/404709 |access-date= |website=[[Outlook India]] |language= |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175543/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-prabhas-amitabh-bachchan-and-deepika-padukone-start-shooting-for-their-next-project-k/404709 |url-status=live }}</ref> Second schedule of the shoot took place in February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2022 |title=The second schedule of Prabhas' upcoming movie 'Project K' to resume its shoot soon - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/the-second-schedule-of-prabhas-upcoming-movie-project-k-to-resume-its-shoot-soon/articleshow/89421270.cms |access-date= |website=The Times of India |language= |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175544/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/the-second-schedule-of-prabhas-upcoming-movie-project-k-to-resume-its-shoot-soon/articleshow/89421270.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
+Instead of shooting the entire film in a single stretch, the team divided its 80–90 days of shoot into 7–8 days every month. This would allow the production team to take time and prepare the gadgets and property to be used in this science fiction film. Therefore, the production of the film is expected to take longer than usual.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhopatkar |first=Tejashree |date=16 March 2022 |title=Exclusive! Here's why Prabhas' 'Project K' starring Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan is taking so long to complete |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/heres-why-amitabh-bachchan-deepika-padukone-and-prabhas-starrer-project-k-is-taking-a-long-time-to-complete-the-shoot-exclusive/articleshow/90223822.cms |access-date= |website=[[The Times of India]] |language= |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175542/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/heres-why-amitabh-bachchan-deepika-padukone-and-prabhas-starrer-project-k-is-taking-a-long-time-to-complete-the-shoot-exclusive/articleshow/90223822.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> DIY [[Arri Alexa 65]] camera is being used to shoot the film, thus making it the first Indian film to use this technology.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 April 2022 |title=Is a new filmmaking technology being introduced to Tollywood with Prabhas' 'Project K'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/is-a-new-filmmaking-technology-being-introduced-to-tollywood-with-prabhas-project-k/articleshow/90912382.cms |access-date= |website=[[The Times of India]] |language= |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/is-a-new-filmmaking-technology-being-introduced-to-tollywood-with-prabhas-project-k/articleshow/90912382.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
+Prabhas was expected to start filming his solo portions in April 2022,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keshri |first=Shweta |date=22 April 2022 |title=Prabhas to start shooting his solo portions for Project K in Hyderabad |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prabhas-to-start-shooting-his-solo-portions-for-project-k-in-hyderabad-1940744-2022-04-22 |access-date=8 June 2022 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175542/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prabhas-to-start-shooting-his-solo-portions-for-project-k-in-hyderabad-1940744-2022-04-22 |url-status=live }}</ref> however, his knee surgery led to a delay of his upcoming projects including ''[[Salaar]]'' and ''Kalki 2898 AD.''<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=4 April 2022 |title=BREAKING: Prabhas to undergo major knee surgery; recovery period is 3 months, will likely affect shoot of Salaar & Project K |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-prabhas-undergo-major-knee-surgery-recovery-period-3-months-will-likely-affect-shoot-salar-project-k/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175544/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-prabhas-undergo-major-knee-surgery-recovery-period-3-months-will-likely-affect-shoot-salar-project-k/ |archive-date=8 June 2022 |access-date= |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language= }}</ref> 90% of the shoot is being done in Ramoji Film City.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 May 2022 |title=Prabhas Starrer Project K Completes Key Schedule In Hyderabad |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/prabhas-starrer-project-k-completes-key-schedule-in-hyderabad-5196145.html |access-date=7 July 2023 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=7 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162539/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/prabhas-starrer-project-k-completes-key-schedule-in-hyderabad-5196145.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In June, Bachchan shot for a scene at [[Raidurg metro station]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 June 2022 |title=Hyderabad: Amitabh Bachchan spotted at Raidurg metro station |url=https://telanganatoday.com/hyderabad-amitabh-bachchan-spotted-at-raidurg-metro-station |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717184112/https://telanganatoday.com/hyderabad-amitabh-bachchan-spotted-at-raidurg-metro-station |archive-date=17 July 2022 |access-date=17 July 2022 |website=Telengana Today}}</ref> In July, Padukone and Prabhas shot for a car chase sequence in Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 July 2022 |title=Project K: Prabhas and Deepika Padukone shoot adrenaline pumping action with high end cars like Lamborghini |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/project-k-prabhas-deepika-padukone-shoot-adrenaline-pumping-action-high-end-cars-like-lamborghini/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220721034048/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/project-k-prabhas-deepika-padukone-shoot-adrenaline-pumping-action-high-end-cars-like-lamborghini/ |archive-date=21 July 2022 |access-date= |website=Bollywood Hungama |language= }}</ref> Prabhas completed shooting majority of his portions by the end of this schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 July 2022 |title=Prabhas, Deepika Padukone's 'Project K' reaches final leg of shoot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prabhas-deepika-padukones-project-k-reaches-final-leg-of-shoot/articleshow/93075804.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130141935/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prabhas-deepika-padukones-project-k-reaches-final-leg-of-shoot/articleshow/93075804.cms |archive-date=30 November 2022 |access-date= |website=The Times of India |language= }}</ref>
+Principal photography of the film was expected to be completed by January 2023, following which post-production and [[visual effects]] works would take around 8 months.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=28 July 2022 |title=Latest: Prabhas' Project-K will be released on this date |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/latest-prabhas-project-k-will-be-released-on-this-date.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220728174450/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/latest-prabhas-project-k-will-be-released-on-this-date.html |archive-date=28 July 2022 |access-date= |website=[[123telugu.com]] |language= }}</ref> However the film was still being shot in March 2023 when Bachchan injured his ribs and took rest in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/06/entertainment/india-amitabh-bachchan-injury-intl-hnk/index.html|title=Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan injured while filming action scene|work=CNN|date=6 March 2023 |access-date=27 March 2023|archive-date=13 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313091428/https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/06/entertainment/india-amitabh-bachchan-injury-intl-hnk/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Around 70% of the filming was completed by June 2023.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=25 June 2023 |title=Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas welcome Kamal Haasan as he joins Nag Ashwin's Project K: 'A legend is what we needed for this role' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/amitabh-bachchan-prabhas-welcome-kamal-haasan-project-k-announcement-video-watch-8685221/ |access-date=9 July 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=9 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709062638/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/amitabh-bachchan-prabhas-welcome-kamal-haasan-project-k-announcement-video-watch-8685221/ |url-status=live }}</ref>