Kalki 2898 AD poster featuring Big B takes the Internet by storm
A new poster from the upcoming sci-fi film “Kalki 2898 AD,” featuring Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, was revealed on Saturday by the makers of the film. Previously titled “Project K,” the film was initially set to release on May 6, 2024, but the film makers have delayed the release due to the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in the country.
Starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, the film is set against the backdrop of ancient Indian mythology and a distant futuristic dystopian society in the mystical city of Kasi (present-day Varanasi).
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In the new poster, Big B is seen sitting dressed in white rags, his entire face covered with just his eyes and forehead visible. The veteran actor is seen sitting in what appears to be a temple, looking up at a bright light source. The filmmakers also included a line from the upcoming film that reads, “The time has come.”
Ever since its successful debut at last year’s San Diego Comic-Con, “Kalki 2898 AD” has garnered worldwide anticipation from fans all over the world. The film stands as India’s first attempt at the neo-mythological genre and involves the revival of mythological and dystopian themes in regards to the modern world or beyond.
The newly unveiled poster has piqued the curiosity of many avid fans online, with many expecting another blockbuster from superstar actor Prabhas since “Bahubali 2: The Conclusion.” The presence of Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan, along with other notable cast members, has increased further anticipation for the upcoming film.
Kalki 2898 AD production, plot, and cast
Film director Nag Ashwin stated, “Kalki 2898 A.D.” embarks on a journey spanning millennia, from the epic events of the Mahabharata in the year 3102 BCE to the distant year 2898 AD.”
He added that the core narrative of the film revolves around the enigmatic figure of Kalki, the tenth and final reincarnation of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu. According to ancient Hindu texts, Kalki is prophesied as the harbinger of the cataclysm at the end of “Kali Yuga” that will destroy the present world and start the cycle of life back from scratch, ushering the world into a new “Satya Yuga,” or the age of truth.
The film is produced by Nag Ashwin’s father-in-law, C. Aswani Dutt, who is the production head of Telegu Film Production Company, Vyjayanthi Movies. Boasting an impressive budget of ₹600 crore INR and a star-studded cast as well, the film marks 50 years since the establishment of the studio, Vyjayanthi Movies.
The main cast includes Hindi film actress Deepika Padukone, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, and Disha Patani. Actor Dulquer Salmaan has also reportedly visited the set of “Kalki 2898 AD” but has neither confirmed nor denied his role in the upcoming sci-fi production.
Notably, for the futuristic vehicles and high-end equipment required for the film, director Nag Ashwin collaborated with Indian automobile giant Mahindra and Mahindra back in March 2022.
The company’s engineers at the Mahindra Research Valley campus in Chennai assisted the production team in developing the futuristic vehicles and technology required for the movie. Ashwin has stated that computer-generated imagery is easy to create, but he wants the film to have an “authentic and genuine” feel to it.
Kalki 2898 AD is set for theatrical release
According to a report from ANI, sources close to the production have hinted at a new poster reveal or more at 7:15 PM, during the end moments of the IPL match between KKR and RCB. The filmmakers have alleged that the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 and now the upcoming Lok Sabha elections have delayed the films early release. But fans may expect to steal new peeks at the grand unveiling set for 7:14 PM.
As the visuals showcased in the posters so far have been promising, fans worldwide await the release of the film that will mark India’s first attempt in the neo-mythological genre.
