Kalki 2898 AD is one of the most awaited films from India. The Prabhas and Deepika Padukone starrer is slated to release on May 9. However, after the polling date was announced, reports have started to circulate that the Nag Ashwin directorial will be postponed. If this turns out to be true, it will be another disappointment for fans of Prabhas who have been eagerly waiting for the sci-fi film to release amid multiple delays.
Prabhas starrer Kalki 2898 AD may get delayed once again
Kalki 2898 AD has been the centre of much anticipation, which has only built up over time. However, due to shoot delays, Prabhas’ injury, and VFX work, the film has suffered delays. The team has been working tirelessly to deliver the film on May 9, as promised.
Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced on March 16 that the Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh will start on May 13. Reports have been circulating that Kalki 2898 AD will be delayed due to the movie’s release date being just a few days before Andhra Pradesh’s polling day.
A report in Gulte stated, “In the wake of Andhra Pradesh assembly elections on May 13 and parliamentary elections in Telugu states, the planned Kalki 2898 AD release on May 9 has little chance of coming as per the schedule. It is best not to release big budget films during the heat of elections.”
The story of Kalki 2898 AD and its cast
“The story that ended 6000 years ago. Begins May 9th, 2024. The future unfolds. #Kalki2898AD,” the film’s description reads. The magnum opus, which was greenlit as ‘Project K’ in 2020, promises to transport audiences to a world never seen before in Indian cinema, according to the makers. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Disha Patani, and Kamal Haasan.
About Kalki 2898 AD
Kalki 2898 AD is a sci-fi film starring Prabhas, Deepika, Amitabh, and Kamal in the lead roles. The makers released a new poster for Maha Shivaratri, along with announcing that Prabhas’ character will be named Bhairava in the film. Despite being a sci-fi film, Kalki 2898 AD has a surprising connection to mythology. Talking about the film’s name at an event, Nag said, ‘The film starts with Mahabharat and ends in 2898 AD.’ It spans a period of 6000 years. We tried to create worlds, imagining what they would be like while still keeping it Indian, and not make it look like Blade Runner.”