Kalki 2898 AD (Telugu: [kəlkɪ]; stylised onscreen as KALKI 2898 – A. D) is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language epic science fiction film[5] directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani. Inspired by Hindu scriptures, it is the first instalment in a planned Kalki Cinematic Universe. Set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD, the film follows a select group who are on a mission to save lab subject SUM-80’s unborn child, Kalki.
The film was officially announced in February 2020 under the tentative title Prabhas 21, as it is the actor’s 21st film in the lead role and was later changed to working title Project K. Principal photography commenced a year later in July 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic. It was shot sporadically over the next three years, and wrapped by late-May 2024. The official title was announced in July 2023. The film has music composed by Santhosh Narayanan, cinematography handled by Serbian cinematographer Djordje Stojiljkovic and editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao.
Kalki 2898 AD was initially scheduled to release on 9 May 2024, but was postponed due to unfinished post-production work. It was released worldwide on 27 June 2024 in standard, IMAX, 3D and 4DX formats. With a ₹600 crore production budget, it is the most expensive Indian film ever made.[6] The film has grossed est.₹1,028–1,200 crore globally and has set multiple box office records for an Indian and Telugu film, including the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024, the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2024, the third highest-grossing Telugu film, the fourth highest-grossing film in India and the seventh highest-grossing Indian film.[b]
| Movie Name | Kalki 2898 AD |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nag Ashwin |
| Written by | Nag Ashwin |
| Dialogues by | Sai Madhav Burra Nag Ashwin B. S. Sarwagna Kumar |
| Produced by | C. Aswani Dutt |
| Starring | Amitabh Bachchan Kamal Haasan Prabhas Deepika Padukone Disha Patani |
| Cinematography | Djordje Stojiljkovic |
| Edited by | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
| Music by | Santhosh Narayanan |
| Production company |
Vyjayanthi Movies |
| Distributed by | see below |
| Release date | 27 June 2024 |
| Running time | 181 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹600 crore[a] |
| Box office | est. ₹1,041.65–1,200 crore[b] |
Songs in movie KALKI 2898 AD
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | “Bhairava Anthem“ | Kumaar | Diljit Dosanjh, Vijaynarain, Santhosh Narayanan | 2:42 |
| 2. | “Theme of Kalki“ | Kumaar | Gowtham Bharadwaj, Chorus | 3:10 |
| 3. | “Ta Takkara” (Complex Song) | Kumaar | Sanjith Hegde, Dhee, Santhosh Narayanan | 3:28 |
| 4. | “Hope of Shambala” | Siddharth–Garima | Pavithra Chari | 1:42 |
| 5. | “Keshava Madhava” (Wait of Ashwatthama) | Siddharth–Garima | Amitabh Bachchan | 1:30 |
| 6. | “Bujji Theme” | Japhna Gold | Priya Ragu | 0:46 |