Prabhas takes the lead in the upcoming science fiction film ‘Kalki 2898 AD‘, directed by Nag Ashwin, which boasts a distinguished cast including legendary actors Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan. Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani are also featured in prominent roles. With the movie’s release just four weeks away, the production team is concentrating on the final stages of pre-production. There’s been a buzz about the film’s runtime being finalized. Additionally, Prabhas has offered some intriguing insights regarding the movie’s budget, details of which we will delve into in this article.
What is the runtime of Kalki?
The makers have announced that ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ will be released on June 27. As the release date approaches, the film unit has accelerated promotions, revealing characters one by one. Recently, the characters of Prabhas (Bhairava), Amitabh Bachchan (Ashwatthama), and Bujji (a robotic vehicle) have been revealed. According to the latest updates, the movie’s runtime has also been fixed by the makers at 3 hours and 10 minutes. Even if there are cuts by the censorship board, the runtime is expected to remain close to 3 hours. However, an official announcement regarding the runtime is still awaited.
The budget increased due to this: Prabhas
During the promotional activities for the movie ‘Kalki’, Prabhas and director Nag Ashwin engaged in a discussion with a national media outlet. In this conversation, Prabhas made some fascinating remarks about the film’s budget. He explained that the film was crafted to appeal to both Indian and international audiences, which significantly raised its budget. He also mentioned that the international appeal of the film influenced the unique names of the characters. Director Nag Ashwin commented that viewers would feel as if they’ve stepped into a new world after watching ‘Kalki’, likening the experience to the impact of ‘Avatar’. The film is set to be released in several languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and English, alongside various foreign languages.
Bujji makes a splash on the streets of Chennai
The film unit recently unveiled ‘Bujji’, a key vehicle in the Kalki film, and has been touring various cities for promotions. Bujji recently made its presence felt on the streets of Chennai, and a related video was shared by Vyjayanthi Movies on their X account. Notably, Tollywood’s young hero Naga Chaitanya has already driven this vehicle. Additionally, director Nag Ashwin has expressed a desire for Elon Musk, head of Tesla and SpaceX, to drive Bujji.
Special Video on May 31!
To reveal how the journey of Bujji and Bhairava (Prabhas) unfolds in the Kalki movie, the makers are set to release a special video on May 31. Titled ‘Bujji And Bhairava’, this video, styled as a cartoon to entertain children, will stream on Amazon Prime. Based on the recently released glimpses, this video seems to promise an engaging narrative. To find out what it contains, we just have to wait for the special video.
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