The anticipation for Nag Ashwin‘s directorial masterpiece “Kalki 2898 AD” is reaching unprecedented levels as the film’s team, including stars Deepika Padukone, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Rana Daggubati, and Amitabh Bachchan, achieved a historic milestone at the renowned Comic-Con event. Making waves in the entertainment world, “Kalki 2898 AD” became the first-ever Indian movie to feature at Comic-Con’s prestigious Hall H, typically reserved for launching Hollywood blockbusters, including those from Marvel and DC. With videos and pictures from the event surfacing online, the excitement surrounding the film is soaring.
Among the highlights of the event was a viral video featuring Prabhas, in which he discussed his camaraderie with fellow superstar Ram Charan. In the clip, the Baahubali star hinted at a potential collaboration with Ram Charan, saying, “Ram Charan is my friend, they are my friends. So, we are going to work one day for sure.” This candid revelation sparked a wave of excitement among fans, who eagerly speculated about a possible cameo appearance by Ram Charan in “Kalki 2898 AD” or the duo’s involvement in a secret project.
Charan is my friend we are going to work one day 🔥🔥
🙂 #Prabhas
If it happens it will be a biggest collaboration in indian cinema 💥@AlwaysRamCharan #RamCharan pic.twitter.com/I7iouTzSmh— ₵₳₱₮₳ł₦ ł₦Đł₳™ (@Captain_India_R) July 21, 2023
Despite the electrifying atmosphere at Comic-Con, fans noticed the absence of Deepika Padukone, who plays a pivotal role in the film. Nevertheless, the audience was treated to a captivating glimpse of the sci-fi epic, which is now officially titled “Kalki 2898 AD.” The preview offered a sneak peek into the futuristic world, portraying Deepika and Prabhas as fierce warriors.
During the panel discussion, director Nag Ashwin revealed the immense effort put into the film’s creation. After four years of preparation, the team embarked on a two-year filming process to bring “Kalki 2898 AD” to life. Ashwin described the film as a unique fusion of mythology and sci-fi, proudly stating, “It’s still an Indian film at heart, it’s Indian mythology, our culture, from being a south Indian, from being Telugu, from being Indian, from being a fan of Star Wars, all of that love comes into this one thing. It’s a new kind of thing.”
“Kalki 2898 AD,” formerly known as Project K, is slated for release on January 12, 2024, in multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and English. With an extraordinary ensemble cast and a visionary director at the helm, the film promises to be a cinematic spectacle that will leave audiences enthralled and eagerly awaiting its grand release.
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