The much-awaited release trailer of the upcoming sci-fi epic ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has finally been unveiled, following the massive response to the initial teaser. While the first glimpse introduced audiences to the extraordinary ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ cinematic universe rooted in Indian mythology, the latest trailer delves deeper, hinting at the epic narrative that awaits. The trailer begins with Amitabh Bachchan’s character, Ashwathama, talking to Deepika Padukone’s character, saying, “They say the whole universe resides within God. But God himself resides in your womb.” Amitabh Bachchan’s character is seen fighting Prabhas’ Bhairava. The trailer showcases larger-than-life heroes in their magnificent avatars: Amitabh Bachchan performs daring stunts as ‘Ashwatthama’, Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan appears in an unrecognizable yet deadly avatar as ‘Yaskin’, and Prabhas commands the screen as ‘Bhairava’ alongside ‘Buiji’ on a perilous bounty hunt. Deepika Padukone portrays ‘Sumati’, facing intense challenges in her role while pregnant, and Disha Patani delivers a powerful presence as ‘Roxie. The trailer introduces three distinct worlds:
Kashi, the last remaining city struggling for survival; the Complex, a paradise in the sky controlled by the elite; and Shambala, a mystical land serving as a refuge for those
persecuted by the Complex. The fan speculations are true as Amitabh Bachchan’s character tells Deepika that she is carrying ‘god’ in her womb. With an outstanding background score, top-notch VFX, and breathtaking visuals, the film is set to be one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious undertakings. The trailer is available in multiple languages including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and English. Director Nag Ashwin’s reference from the epic Mahabharata is sure to thrill the audience. ‘Kalki 2898 AD’s ensemble cast features Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in pivotal roles.
A few days ago, the makers organised a grand event in Mumbai where actors including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika, Prabhas, and Rana Daggubati, among others, marked their presence. During the event, Amitabh shared his working experience and how he felt after listening to the script. He also appreciated the director of the film for coming up with such a great concept. He said, “Nagi came and explained the idea of Kalki 2898 AD. After he left, I thought, what the hell is Nagi drinking? To think of something like this is absolutely outrageous. Some of the visuals that you have seen just now are unbelievable. To have somebody conceive a project that is so futuristic is amazing.”No matter what Nag Ashwin thought of, he actually got all the material and effects to match his vision. It has been an amazing experience working for Kalki 2898AD which I will never forget,” the actor added.
Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, the pan-Indian film is set to hit the screens worldwide on June 27, 2024. Set in the post-apocalyptic world, the film has music from Santhosh Narayanan while Djordje Stojiljkovic is the cinematographer. It will be interesting to see if all the hype and excitement about this film is worth it or not.
