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Kalki 2898 AD

A dystopian future epic inspired by Hindu scriptures.

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It is the most expensive Indian film ever made and grossed an estimated ₹1,180 crore worldwide.[1][2] Nag Ashwin wrote and directed the 2024 Indian Telugu-language film Kalki 2898 AD, which is categorized as an epic mythological science fiction film.[3]

Making and release

Principal photography began on 24 July 2021 at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.[4][5] The film was made on a production budget of ₹600 crore.[6] It was released worldwide on 27 June 2024 in standard, IMAX, and 3D formats.[1] The film grossed ₹180 crore worldwide on its opening day.[7]

Following the success of Mahanati in 2019, Nag Ashwin mentioned he had been developing an original story for the project.[8] C. Aswani Dutt's Vyjayanthi Movies provided the funding for the production.[8] The cinematographer role was taken over by Djordje Stojiljkovic, who succeeded Dani Sanchez-Lopez.[9] The film's original release date was 9 May 2024, but it was delayed because post-production work was not finished.[1]

What the cited sources add

A Rediff article from July 2024 reports that Kamal Haasan was paid almost three times more than Amitabh Bachchan for the film.[10] The animated prelude "Bujji and Bhairava" streamed on Amazon Prime Video from May 31, 2024.[11] Djordje Stojiljkovic stated that Kalki 2898 AD is the first Indian film to explore the future of an Indian city in this manner.[12] The cinematographer noted that the film will be screened in urban, semi-urban, and rural areas of India.[12]

Disha Patani returned to Telugu films with this project after her debut in "Loafer"[13] The film's sub-worlds were delineated during the pre-production process.[12]

References

  1. Wikipedia, "Kalki 2898 AD" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Jha, "Prabhas, Kamal Haasan Paid Rs 100 Crore For Kalki!", Rediff, 1 July 2024 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
  2. Wikipedia, "Kalki 2898 AD" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Indian Sci-Fi Epic 'Kalki 2898 AD' Bows in Third Place Worldwide as 'Inside Out 2,' 'A Quiet Place: Day One' Lead International Box Office", Variety, 1 July 2024; "'Kalki 2898 AD' crosses Rs 800 crore mark at global box-office", The Hindu, 6 July 2024; "'Kalki' finally beats 'Jawan' at box office, becomes 4th highest-grossing Indian film", India Today, 7 August 2024; "Kalki 2898 AD box office collection: Prabhas' sci-fi drama BEATS Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan as it becomes the fourth highest grossing film in India", Moneycontrol, 6 August 202 en.wikipedia.org
  3. Wikipedia, "Kalki 2898 AD" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Ramachandran, "'Kalki 2898 AD' Producers Reflect on Global Impact Ahead of Japan Release (EXCLUSIVE)", 31 December 2024; "Nag Ashwin: "When you make a mytho sci-fi with big stars, you can't afford to…"", Bollywood Hungama, 5 July 2024 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  4. Wikipedia, "Kalki 2898 AD" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Rutham Samar Movies List Rutham Samar Upcoming Movies Films", Bollywood Hungama, 27 June 2024; "Never Attempted Before: Kalki 2898 AD Co-writer Dishes on Unique Concept of Prabhas Starrer", ETV Bharat News, 4 May 2024 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  5. Wikipedia, "Kalki 2898 AD" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan begin shooting for Nag Ashwin's next in Hyderabad", The Siasat Daily, 24 July 2021; "Prabhas and Deepika Padukone give their first shot for Nag Ashwin's Project K", The Times of India, 12 December 2021; "Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, And Deepika Padukone Start Shooting For Their Next Project k", Outlook India, 13 January 2022; "The second schedule of Prabhas' upcoming movie 'Project K' to resume its shoot soon", The Times of India, 12 February 2022 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  6. Wikipedia, "Kalki 2898 AD" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Prabhas teams up with Mahanati director Nag Ashwin for his next", India Today, 26 February 2020; "Prabhas 21: Director Nag Ashwin Presents 'Heroes Behind the Screen' in New Update for Film", News18, 29 January 2021; "Kalki 2898 AD: Prabhas Charges Rs 80 Cr; Deepika Padukone, Big B's Shocking Fee Out Report", News18, 27 June 2024 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  7. Wikipedia, "Kalki 2898 AD" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Kalki 2898 AD surpasses global opening records, collects Rs 95 crore on day 1", India Today NE, 28 June 2024; "Kalki 2898 AD worldwide box office collection day 1: Prabhas, Deepika Padukone's film collects ₹191.5 crore", Hindustan Times, 28 June 2024 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  8. Wikipedia, "Kalki 2898 AD" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: K., "Mahanati director Nag Ashwin: I thought Bollywood will get National Awards, not Keerthy Suresh", India Today, 14 August 2019 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
  9. Wikipedia, "Kalki 2898 AD" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Makers of Nag Ashwin-Prabhas movie rope in 'Mahanati' cinematographer, music composer", The New Indian Express, 29 January 2021; Dundoo, "Djordje Stojiljkovic: Each sub-world of 'Kalki 2898 AD' deserved a distinct visual treatment", The Hindu, 20 June 2024 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
  10. Jha, "Prabhas, Kamal Haasan Paid Rs 100 Crore For Kalki!", Rediff, 1 July 2024. facts only, no text reused. m.rediff.com
  11. "Bujji and Bhairava trailer: Animated prelude to Kalki 2898 AD shows their adventures. Watch", Hindustan Times, 30 May 2024. facts only, no text reused. hindustantimes.com
  12. Dundoo, "Djordje Stojiljkovic: Each sub-world of 'Kalki 2898 AD' deserved a distinct visual treatment", The Hindu, 20 June 2024. facts only, no text reused. thehindu.com
  13. "Disha Patani joins the cast of Project K", Cinema Express, 8 May 2022. facts only, no text reused. cinemaexpress.com

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