The team of the upcoming sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas in the lead role, has flown to Italy to shoot a song sequence.The film, which is one of the most awaited Indian movies of 2024, also features Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in pivotal roles.
A photo of Prabhas and Disha Patani on the flight has gone viral on social media, as the actress clicked a candid picture of the pan-India star.Prabhas looked relaxed and casual as he smiled for the camera, while Disha looked stunning in a white outfit.
The duo shares a great rapport and chemistry, as they are working together for the first time in Kalki 2898 AD.
Kalki 2898 AD is a futuristic dystopian film, based on Hindu mythology and scriptures.It is directed by Nag Ashwin, who previously helmed the critically acclaimed biopic Mahanati.The film is produced by C.Aswani Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies banner, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
The film’s story revolves around Kalki, the tenth and final avatar of Lord Vishnu, who is prophesied to end the Kali Yuga, the darkest age of humanity.The film spans across 6,000 years, from the ancient times of the Mahabharata to the year 2898 AD, where the world is on the verge of collapse.Prabhas plays the role of Kalki, while the details of the other characters are kept under wraps.
The film is being shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi languages, and will also be dubbed in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and English.The film has a massive budget of ₹600 crore, making it the most expensive Indian film ever made.
The film’s music is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, while the cinematography is handled by Djordje Stojiljkovic.The film’s production design is done by Nitin Zihani Choudhary, who is known for his work in the horror film Tumbbad.
Kalki 2898 AD is slated to release worldwide on May 9, 2024, in IMAX and Dolby Atmos formats.The film’s official trailer was released on March 1, 2024, and received a phenomenal response from the audience and critics alike.
The film is expected to break several box office records and create a new benchmark for Indian cinema.
