One of the most anticipated films of 2024, “Kalki 2898 AD,” has captured the spotlight with numerous grand announcements. The excitement reached a peak on Wednesday when the film’s creators hosted a spectacular event in Hyderabad, featuring the lead actor, Prabhas.
Prabhas made a dramatic entrance at the Hyderabad event. A video circulating on social media shows the Telugu star arriving on stage amid fireworks, driving a sports car, much to the delight of the cheering crowd. He introduced the audience to a new character in the film, Bujji, a tiny robot.
The event highlighted the custom-designed vehicle, Bujji, which plays a crucial role in the movie by providing essential advice to the protagonist. Keerthy Suresh voices Bujji. After presenting this unique device to the audience, the filmmakers released a teaser.
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The teaser showcases Bujji’s playful side as Bhairava, portrayed by Prabhas, undertakes several important missions. Bujji can speak multiple languages, adding to its charm. The impressive visuals suggest that director Nag Ashwin is set to break new ground with this sci-fi adventure. The background score by Santosh Narayanan enhanced the impact significantly.
Prabhas thanked the director, Nag Ashwin, for the film and expressed gratitude for the love from his fans. He also appreciated working with stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani.
For the unversed, in 2022, Nag Ashwin sought help from Anand Mahindra via Twitter to build Bujji. He explained that the vehicles for the movie were beyond current technology and could make the nation proud. At the event, Nag thanked Anand Mahindra and the team for their support. The creation of Bujji took four years.
“Kalki 2898 AD” features Prabhas, Deepika, Disha, Amitabh, and Kamal in lead roles. The story remains a secret, but it’s known that Amitabh plays Aswathama. The film, hinting at an apocalyptic future, will be released in multiple languages on June 27.
