Kalki 2898-AD: Prabhas’ look as ‘Bhairava’ goes viral

'Kalki 2898-AD' team is leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to turn the film into a visual extravaganza.

BySouth First Desk

Published Mar 09, 2024 | 2:39 PMUpdatedMar 09, 2024 | 2:39 PM

Prabhas as Bhairava in Kalki 2898-AD

The most anticipated film Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone in the lead, is nearing its release date.

The pan-India film directed by Nag Ashwin is set for release on 9 May.

Amid the speculation of an update, on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, the film team released a poster of Prabhas who appears as Bhairava in the flick.

Sharing the poster on X, the team wrote: “From the future streets of Kasi, Introducing ‘BHAIRAVA’ from #Kalki2898AD.”

The poster went viral, with the Rebel star fans appreciating the new avatar of the actor.

Kalki 2898-AD is now in the post-production stage with the team trying to wrap up everything before the scheduled release.

Earlier, in an interview, Nag Ashwin said the movie was a product of his love for the stories of Mahabharata and Star Wars.

“I had this idea and the story just came along. I grew up listening to/watching Mahabharata and Star Wars. Making a film that combines both these worlds felt ideal. And thus, Kalki 2898-AD was born,” the filmmaker said.

Joining Prabhas and Deepika Padukone in this star-studded venture are industry stalwarts Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan, alongside Disha Patani, Rajendra Prasad, and Anna Ben.

Kalki 2898-AD team is leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to turn the film into a visual extravaganza.

With a star-studded cast and a palpable buzz surrounding it, industry insiders predict that the movie will make waves at the box office on a pan-India scale.

Producer Ashwini Dutt of Vyjayanthi Films mounted the project with a staggering ₹800 crore.

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