Kalki 2898 AD weaves its narrative around the prophesied 10th Avatar of Vishnu, Kalki, set in a futuristic year 2898 AD.
While Prabhas is known for playing larger-than-life heroes, his character in this movie is named Bhairava
Kamal Haasan portrays the antagonist, Supreme Yaskin. Described as an evil sage with malicious intentions
Director Nag Ashwin has cited iconic films like "Blade Runner" and "Dune" as inspirations, but assures that "Kalki 2898 AD" will be firmly rooted in Indian mythology and sensibilities.
Adding to the film's futuristic intrigue is an AI companion named Bujji, voiced by Keerthy Suresh. This character hints at the advanced technological aspects of the movie
Rajamouli is rumored to play Ved Vyas, and Ram Gopal Varma's role remains a mystery. Actors like Vijay Devarakonda, Nani, Rana, Dulquer Salmaan, and Mrunal Thakur add to the anticipation with their essential roles.
Kalki 2898 AD is Going for a worldwide theatrical release on 27 June 2024.