Kalki 2898 AD is a 2024 Indian epic dystopian science fiction action film directed by Nag Ashwin. The film features an ensemble cast including Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani.
Set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD, the film is inspired by Hindu scriptures and follows the story of a modern-day avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, who is on a mission to save the unborn child of Deepika Padukone's character, believed to be the prophesied Kalki avatar.
Kalki 2898 AD was produced on a budget of ₹600 crore (US$72 million), making it the most expensive Indian film ever made. The film faced a year's delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with filming finally beginning in July 2021 and wrapping in March 2024.
Kalki 2898 AD was theatrically released on June 27, 2024 and has received positive reviews, with critics praising the film's grand visuals and ambitious scale.
