Ace director Nag Ashwin talks about his star-studded upcoming Indian epic science-fiction drama 'Kalki 2898 AD' starring Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani.

'Kalki 2898 AD' directed by visionary director Nag Ashwin is touted to be one of the biggest and most awaited releases of 2024, with fans eagerly awaiting every detail about the film. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani in lead roles, this magnum opus promises to be an extraordinary, mind-blowing visual spectacle. Recently, Nag Ashwin was present during the Synapse 2024 event in Gurgaon. 'Kalki 2898 AD' director Nag Ashwin talked-about the film's connection with Mahabharata. The 'Kalki 2898 AD' director Nag elaborated on his upcoming epic's science-fiction entertainment and the power of technology as well as the timeline of events depicted in the film. , He said, "Our film starts from Mahabharata and ends in 2898" - Director Nag Ashwin revealed more about his upcoming magnum opus 'Kalki 2898 AD' and talking about his upcoming sci-fi epic movie 'Kalki 2898 AD' ' revealed the mystery behind '2898'.

One of the most awaited films of this year, 'Kalki 2898 AD' written...

One of the most awaited films of this year, 'Kalki 2898 AD' written and directed by Nag Ashwin has been making headlines ever since its announcement for the **mysterious number 2898** as the title of the film. Scheduled for release on May 9, the film starring Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani in the lead roles, traverses the historical period, starting from the Mahabharata era and ending in the year 2898 AD. Regarding the film and the mystery of 2898, director Nag Ashwin finally spilled some interesting information, making netizens more excited for the film.

Speaking about the meaning behind the title of the film, 2898, Nag Ashwin referenced the last incarnation of Lord Krishna and said, “It falls 6,000 years behind 2898, 3102 BC, when they say the last incarnation of Krishna happened. . ,

Nag Ashwin's insight provides an interesting teaser into the world of 'Kalki 2898 AD', leaving the audience eagerly awaiting this epic.

Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, 'Kalki 2898 AD' is a multilingual film, a mythology-inspired sci-fi extravaganza set in the future. This film will be released on screens on 9 May 2024.

Nag Ashwin said, “I definitely wish there was more technology to help us a little bit more in making this film, like there was three-four years ago when we were in preproduction. We're creating a new world in this, and we work with a lot of different concept artists. For example, our movie starts in the Mahabharata period and ends in 2898. This is the title of the film, it is called 'Kalki 2898 AD'. It spans 6,000 years of distance and time. So trying to create a world from that era to today's era and the future era, imagining what it could be like, yet keeping it Indian and not making it like Blade Runner, that is our commitment. ,
Director Nag Ashwin also mentioned the challenges of creating a fantasy world for the film. He compared it to looking at a picture and trying to imagine what lies beyond it. He worked with many artists and gave them specific ideas and references to bring this  world's concept to life.

Even though the film's story begins in the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata, it eventually jumps to the year 2898. This vast span of 6,000 years presented a unique challenge to creationists. They wanted to ensure that the world they created felt completely Indian and did not resemble other popular science fiction settings. With such a grand vision and a star-studded cast, "Kalki 2898 AD" has definitely captured the imaginations of film fans. , The film's unique blend of ancient mythology, futuristic science fiction and epic storytelling, promises to be a surprising and thought-provoking experience. Whether you're a fan of Indian cinema, science fiction, or just enjoy a good story, this upcoming release is definitely worth a check out.
Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, 'Kalki 2898 AD' is a multilingual film which will release on May 9, 24. Stay tuned to Mayapuri and bolly.com for more updates.

-Sulena Majumdar Arora

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