‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Premieres: A Dystopian Sci-Fi Epic with Hindu Mythology Hits Theatres

Director Nag Ashwin’s ambitious film, ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan, releases today in multiple languages. Set in a dystopian world and enriched with elements of Hindu mythology, it stands as India’s most expensive film, boasting a budget of Rs 600 crore.Ahead of its release, Prabhas and Nag Ashwin engaged with fans in a live Instagram session, sharing intriguing insights about the film. Prabhas also confirmed cameo appearances by Dulquer Salmaan and Vijay Deverakonda.Initial trade reports suggest ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is off to a stellar start at the box office. Trade analysts predict a possible Rs 200 crore global collection on its first day, with the opening weekend potentially reaching Rs 500 crore worldwide.The film marks a historic collaboration between Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan. Bachchan portrays the powerful Ashwattama, while Haasan takes on the role of the Supreme Yaskin. Prabhas plays Bhairava, and Deepika Padukone stars as a pregnant woman whose child is believed to be Kalki, an avatar of Lord Vishnu.As the highly anticipated film finally hits the screens, stay tuned for more updates and reviews.