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Kalki 2898 AD

film by Ashwin [2024]
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Kalki 2898 AD is a 2024 Indian dystopian action film directed by Nag Ashwin. The film stars Prabhas as Bhairava, a bounty hunter in a futuristic, post-apocalyptic setting. He pursues a pregnant woman who is a subject of a powerful city, leading to clashes with her guardian, played by Amitabh Bachchan, who is revealed to be Ashwatthama, an immortal warrior from the Mahabharata.1

The film's title and themes draw from the concept of Kalki, the final avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, who is prophesied to appear at the end of the Kali Yuga to destroy evil and usher in a new age. The movie also features a star-studded cast including Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone. Kalki 2898 AD achieved significant box office success, earning over 1,042 crore rupees worldwide and becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films.21

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