The renowned actor Amitabh Bachchan is set to portray the immortal character of Ashwatthama in the highly anticipated film Kalki 2898 AD. In a recent teaser promo shared on Star Sports, Bachchan is shown dressed in a vibrant yellow outfit, praying solemnly before a Shiva linga inside a mystical cave. As a curious child asks about his identity, Bachchan’s character, Ashwatthama, reveals his lineage as the son of Guru Drona, Ashwatthama.
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Amitabh Bachchan’s Reflections on Kalki 2898 AD
Amitabh Bachchan stated on his X account how much he learned by being a part of Kalki in 2898 AD. “It’s been an experience like no other,” he remarked. The ability to conceptualize such a product, its implementation, its exposure to contemporary technology, and most importantly, its companionship with colleagues who have stratospheric Super star presence.”
Prabhas’s Character and the Concept of Kalki 2898 AD
Earlier, the creators of Kalki 2898 AD surprised fans with a gripping new poster on the holy occasion of Maha Shivaratri, revealing Prabhas’s character name as Bhairava. With a future setting that skillfully combines modern technology and Indian culture, the film promises an epic adventure covering an astounding 6000 years of human history, from the time of the Mahabharata to the year 2898 AD. Speaking at the Synapse 2024 conference in Gurgaon, director Nag Ashwin emphasized the painstaking efforts to create immersive worlds while adhering to Indian aesthetics and avoiding the dystopian trap frequently linked with futuristic storylines.
Release Date and Star-studded Cast
Kalki 2898 AD, which is scheduled for a big release on May 9, has been creating a lot of excitement among moviegoers because of its amazing ensemble cast, which includes Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan. The suspense around the movie grows with every new revelation, offering an unmatched cinematic experience that defies time and genre.
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