The film industry is buzzing with anticipation for
Nag Ashwin
’s blockbuster ‘
Kalki 2898 AD
’ in 2024. It is potentially set to challenge
box office records
. This movie has become the most expensive Indian film of the year with a staggering budget of Rs 600 crore.
It surpassed the combined budgets of recent hits like Prabhas starrer ‘
Salaar
’ (Rs 270 crore), Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ (Rs 100 crore), and Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dunki’ (Rs 140 crore).
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is even more significant in terms of budget compared to iconic films like ‘Brahmastra’ and ‘
Baahubali
,’ which were made with budgets of Rs 400 crore and Rs 250 crore, respectively. In fact, it is claimed to be the most expensive Indian film ever made, potentially second only to ‘Adipurush’ with an alleged budget of Rs 700 crore.
In a recent event, director Nag Ashwin promised the audience that 'Kalki' would be the original and great 'K' of India. He further added that the team put in significant effort to create new and fresh weapons without taking any references from other movies.
Amitabh Bachchan unveils his intense new look from 'Kalki 2898 AD'
Starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and
Amitabh Bachchan
in lead roles, 'Kalki 2898 AD' is poised to be a cinematic spectacle with state-of-the-art VFX and CGI effects. The film's pan-India appeal and the strong ensemble cast suggest a grand cinematic experience.
According to reports, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ will not only shatter box office records but also set a new standard in the entertainment industry. Prabhas' recent success with ‘Salaar’ adds to the film's potential success, expected not only in the Telugu market but also in Hindi and Tamil markets. The optimistic projections suggest that it could surpass the impressive box office figures of Rs 1300 crore for ‘RRR’ and the astounding Rs 1600 crore for ‘Baahubali 2.’