Kalki 2898-AD
"When the world is taken over by darkness, a new force will arise."
Set in 2898 AD, six thousand years after a legendary clash, Kalki 2898-AD follows a storied warrior as he faces a final chance at redemption. The world around him is a fractured, oppressive place where memory and myth collide with advancing technology. Ashwatthama believes the moment of reckoning... Read more
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About Kalki 2898-AD
Set in 2898 AD, six thousand years after a legendary clash, Kalki 2898-AD follows a storied warrior as he faces a final chance at redemption. The world around him is a fractured, oppressive place where memory and myth collide with advancing technology. Ashwatthama believes the moment of reckoning has finally arrived, a beacon of hope in a broken era. Opposing him is Bhairava, a sardonic bounty hunter whose self interest keeps him skating on the edge of danger. As their paths cross, a web of guarded alliances and political intrigue thickens, threatening to topple the fragile balance that holds the realm together. The film blends ancient prophecy with dazzling futurism to probe what redemption may cost when power and history collide.
Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki 2898-AD carries an original screenplay by Sai Madhav Burra and features a star packed cast led by Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan. The project embodies a bold scale and ambition for audiences.
Despite its massive scale Kalki 2898-AD grossed about 141 million worldwide against a reported budget of 75 million, signaling solid to strong commercial performance for a high concept Indian epic that aims for both spectacle and storytelling across global audiences.
With a star studded lineup and a mix of myth and futuristic imagery, Kalki 2898-AD has sparked conversations about Indian cinema's global reach. Fans discuss the scale of its visuals, the fusion of ancient legend with future tech, and the performances. The momentum continues with merchandising, fan art, and dialogue.
The tale places redemption, memory and power at the center, asking how far a hero might go to repair a broken world. It juxtaposes mythic destiny with cold future politics, inviting audiences to weigh loyalty against personal desire while marveling at production scale and performances that blend drama and spectacle.
What Viewers Are Saying
Audiences are split on Kalki 2898 AD, with some praising the scale and Nag Ashwin's bold blend of myth and sci fi, like the unborn Vishnu reincarnation threading through the action. Many feel the visuals don't always justify the 600 crore budget and the movie leans on echoes of Mad Max, Star Wars, Dune and Blade Runner. Critics of the acting point to Prabhas as stiff and the story as thin, loaded with too many slow motion moments and cameos.
Details
- Release Date
- June 26, 2024
- Runtime
- 2h 56m
- Rating
- PG-13
- User Ratings
- 163 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Drama, Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Country
- India
- Collection
- Kalki Cinematic Universe
- Studio
- Vyjayanthi Movies +1 more
- Budget
- $75,000,000
- Box Office
- $141,000,000
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Amitabh Bachchan
Ashwatthama
Prabhas
Bhairava
Deepika Padukone
SUM-80 "Sumathi"
Kamal Haasan
Supreme Yaskin
Saswata Chatterjee
Manas
Shobana
Mariam
Rajendra Prasad
Rumi
Pasupathy
Veeran
Anna Ben
Kyra
Keya Nair
Raia
Written by: Sai Madhav Burra, Nag Ashwin, Chandrabose