Kalki 2898 AD is an epic mythological science fiction film directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by C. Aswani Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies. Starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, Pasupathy, Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati, Gaurav Chopra and Kamal Sadanah as part of its stellar cast; set in 2898 AD; it depicts life under conditions racked by sinful actions as its characters try to escape imminent cataclysm.
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ stands out with its multilingual approach, simultaneously filming in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and English. Due for release on 27 June, 2024 this movie promises an epic mythology-inspired sci-fi spectacle in which advanced technology, armor and weaponry play key roles in the struggle between good and evil.
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Overview
| Movie | Kalki 2898 AD |
| Language | Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, English |
| Screen | 2D |
| Release Date | 27 June 2024 |
| Star Cast | Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, Pasupathy, Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati, Gaurav Chopra, Kamal Sadanah |
| Country | India |
| Genres | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller |
| Director | Nag Ashwin |
| Writer | Nag Ashwin |
| Producer | C. Aswani Dutt |
| Cinematography | Djordje Stojiljkovic |
| Editor | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao, Vishal Kumar |
| Music | Santhosh Narayanan |
| Production company | Vyjayanthi Movies |
| Distributed by | Sri Venkateswara Creations |
Story / Plot
The plot revolves around Kalki, an avatar of Lord Vishnu who has been awakened through Ashwatthama to protect humanity from Kaali – his powerful enemy – through various means. An ensemble cast from various film industries provides further complexity and makes the project highly anticipated among cinema enthusiasts.
Journey of “Kalki 2898 AD” to silver screen has not been without difficulty. First announced as part of Vyjayanthi Movies 50th anniversary celebrations in February 2020, filming eventually started in July 2021 at Ramoji Film City Hyderabad at futuristic set location.
Review
“Kalki 2898 AD”, boasting an eye-watering budget of Rs600 crore, has become one of the costliest Indian films ever produced. Composed by Santhosh Narayanan renowned for his musical abilities; Djordje Stojiljkovic managed cinematography while Nitin Zihani Choudhary provided production design.
A stellar ensemble cast features prominent roles from Deepika Padukone making her Telugu cinema debut alongside Amitabh Bachchan playing an essential part and returning Disha Patani completes an already star-studded lineup.
Pre-production for “Kalki 2898 AD” required cutting-edge technology and futuristic vehicle development with support from businessman Anand Mahindra. To add visual impact, an impressive futuristic set was built in Hyderabad; A. R. Rahman was initially approached for music composition but Santhosh Narayanan ultimately took on that role.
Furthermore, shooting schedule breaks allowed meticulous preparation of gadgets and props used in this sci-fi masterpiece; “Kalki 2898 AD” promises to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience for audiences worldwide!
Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Collection
Kalki 2898 AD proved to be a blockbuster. The opening day saw ₹115 crore come in from India and ₹65 crore from abroad making the total worldwide collections at ₹180 crore approximately. Some reports say that the movie collected ₹191.5 crores all over the world on its first day.
In two days’ time, Kalki 2898 AD brought about ₹298.5 crores globally in all languages combined. Commemorating this event, however, the film’s team dropped a poster on platform X pointing out that an impressive ₹298.5 crore had been grossed worldwide within only two days of release.
This indicates that movie has been well received by viewers from every corner of the planet because it started with a bang.
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FAQs
What is the release date of the Kalki 2898 AD?
Kalki 2898 AD movie was released in theatres on 27 June 2024.
Who directed the movie Kalki 2898 AD?
The movie has been directed by Nag Ashwin.
Who is in the cast of Kalki 2898 AD?
The cast includes Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, Pasupathy, Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati, Gaurav Chopra and Kamal Sadanah.