Kalki 2898 AD(2024)
\"Kalki 2898 - A.D. is an upcoming Indian epic science fiction dystopian film helmed by Nag Ashwin and produced by C. Aswani Dutt of Vyjayanthi Movies. The movie boasts a star-studded ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani.\r\nOriginally announced as 'Project K' in February 2020 to mark Vyjayanthi Movies' 50th anniversary, the film faced a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming eventually commenced in July 2021 at the futuristic set in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, simultaneously shot in Telugu and Hindi.\r\nWith a staggering budget of ₹600 crore (US$75 million), Kalki 2898 AD holds the title of being the most expensive Indian film ever made. The musical score is crafted by Santhosh Narayanan, while Djordje Stojiljkovic handles cinematography and Nitin Zihani Choudhary takes charge of production design. The highly anticipated release of Kalki 2898 AD is slated for cinemas in 2024.\"
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 8 August 2024
- Theatrical Release
- 27 June 2024
- Director
- Nag Ashwin
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 56m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
In a bleak future thousands of years after an ancient war, a man seeks one last chance for redemption. His mission is complicated by a cynical bounty hunter, who is trying to escape his own dangerous life.
“The last hope for humanity has a price.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kalki 2898 AD
Cast reunions in this film: Prabhas & Rana Daggubati (4 films together), Pasupathy & Kamal Haasan (2 films together), Deepika Padukone & Rana Daggubati (2 films together), Deepika Padukone & Amitabh Bachchan (2 films together), and Rana Daggubati & Amitabh Bachchan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kalki' refers to the prophesied tenth and final avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, who is believed to appear at the end of the current age.
- Director Nag Ashwin reportedly visited the sets of Hollywood films like 'Dune' to study large-scale sci-fi production design for this project.
- The movie features a cameo by legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, marking a significant pan-Indian collaboration for Telugu cinema.
- Parts of the futuristic cityscape were filmed at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, which was extensively redressed to look like a dystopian metropolis.
- The character Bhairava, played by Prabhas, is said to draw inspiration from the archetype of the charming but self-serving rogue common in sci-fi.
- The film's budget is estimated to be one of the highest ever for an Indian film, with significant investment in visual effects and world-building.
- It is the first part of a planned cinematic universe, with a sequel already announced before the first film's release.
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