History was made at the San Diego Comic-Con 2023 stage as the first teaser for Prabhas starrer ‘Project K’, now officially titled ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, made its grand debut on Friday. It’s the first Indian film teaser ever to grace the prestigious event.
A mytho-sci-fi extravaganza, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, stars the industry’s biggest names, including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani. Directed by Nag Ashwin of ‘Mahanati’ fame, the film seems to be a groundbreaking and immersive cinematic experience.
Amidst fervent fanfare, the makers revealed its captivating teaser, giving flashbacks of the majestic landscapes from ‘Dune’ and the stormtroopers from ‘Star Wars’ blasting off their futuristic rifles.
The film’s narrative, set in the distant future of 2898 AD, effortlessly weaves together elements of science fiction with a compelling storyline. The teaser opens with a chilling voiceover, “When the world is taken over by darkness, a force rises,” setting the tone for the heroic saga that unfolds.
Padukone’s character appears as an army recruit, displaying her grit and determination amidst the chaos. Prabhas, on the other hand, embodies a courageous warrior fighting against the oppressive rule of dark forces.
Bachchan is seen in a brief yet impactful appearance, adding to the intrigue surrounding the film. The teaser has left fans eager to uncover the mysteries of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’.
Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies on an unprecedented reported budget of Rs 600 crore, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is now the most expensive Indian movie to date.
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is slated for a worldwide release on January 12, 2024, with simultaneous screenings in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and English. The film’s musical score has been composed by Santhosh Narayanan.
