23. Kalki 2898 AD (2024)
Genre: Mythological, Sci-Fi, Action, Drama
Leading Actors: Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Disha Patani
Directed by: Nag Ashwin
Produced by: C. Ashwini Dutt, Swapna Dutt, Priyanka Dutt
Music by: Santhosh Narayanan
Release Date: 27 June 2024
Budget: ₹600 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹1050 crore (Approx. $126 million)
Verdict: Blockbuster
Movie Description:
Kalki 2898 AD is a dystopian sci-fi epic inspired by Hindu mythology, set in the year 2898 AD. Prabhas plays Bhairava, a bounty hunter from Kashi, while Deepika Padukone portrays SUM-80 (Sumathi), a pregnant woman carrying the prophesied child, Kalki, the tenth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Amitabh Bachchan stars as Ashwatthama, a warrior from the Mahabharata era awaiting redemption, and Kamal Haasan plays Supreme Yaskin, the tyrannical ruler of the Complex. The story follows Bhairava’s journey intersecting with Ashwatthama’s mission to protect Sumathi from Yaskin’s forces, blending mythology with futuristic elements.
Marketed as a groundbreaking visual spectacle, the film was praised for its ambitious world-building, top-tier VFX, and stellar performances, particularly by Bachchan and Haasan. It became the first Indian film showcased at San Diego Comic-Con in 2023, generating massive hype. Despite a slow first half, the gripping second half and a cliffhanger ending setting up a sequel captivated audiences. The film’s success solidified Prabhas’ pan-Indian stardom and marked a milestone in Indian cinema’s global reach.
Awards:
The film has been widely acclaimed and is considered a contender for technical and performance-based accolades in future award seasons.

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