Filmmaker Nag Ashwin says his highly anticipated pan-India film “Kalki 2898 AD” is a fusion of Indian mythology and science fiction, a dream that has come to fruition thanks to the dedication of his cast and crew.
Previously titled “Project K”, the multilingual big-budget sci-fi movie features Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan. It is produced by C. Aswini Dutt of Vyjayanthi Movies.
The makers unveiled the trailer of “Kalki 2898 AD” on Monday evening on social media in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and English. The 3.03-minute trailer of the mythology-inspired sci-fi spectacle set in the future is filled with references to a ‘naya yug’ (new era) on the horizon and an impending battle
Ashwin stated that the initial glimpse into “Kalki 2898 AD” is just the beginning. He expressed his emotions, saying, “As a filmmaker, I have always been fascinated by Indian mythology and science fiction. Merging these two elements in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is a dream come true, made possible by the incredible talent and dedication of our artists and team.”
He added, “It has taken a lot to reach this day. From our producers and star cast to the brilliant creative minds and the entire crew of ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ each person has poured their heart and soul into this film. We hope the trailer makes the Telugu audience and the entire nation proud, leaving them excited for what’s to come.”
The film, also starring Saswata Chatterjee, Disha Patani, Brahmanandam, and Rajendra Prasad, is set to be released on June 27th.
