• By Swati Singh
  • Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:22 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

‘Kalki 2898 – A.D’ is an upcoming Indian epic science-fiction dystopian film slated for release in 2024. Helmed by director Nag Ashwin and backed by producer C. Aswani Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies, this cinematic endeavour is a significant venture in the Telugu film industry. The storyline draws inspiration from Hindu scriptures and unfolds in a distant future, precisely in the year 2898 AD. Starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan in lead roles, the movie is all set to hit the theatres on May 9, 2024.

Kalki 2898 AD South OTT Rights

Ahead of the film’s theatrical release, there is a strong buzz surrounding its digital rights. If the reports in 123 Telugu are to be believed, South Indian versions of Kalki 2898 AD have been sold for a whopping Rs 150 crore. 

Kalki 2898 AD Hindi OTT Rights

According to a recent buzz, the digital rights for the Hindi version of the film have been sold for an astonishing price of 175 crores. Despite fierce competition from various platforms vying for the rights, it's reported that Netflix has emerged victorious in securing the post-theatrical streaming rights for this blockbuster film, exclusively in Hindi.

About Kalki 2898 AD

Kalki 2898 AD tells a story that mixes ancient Indian myths with a far-off future full of trouble, all happening in the magical city of Kasi, which we know as Varanasi today. The story travels through thousands of years, from the time of the Mahabharata, which happened way back in 3102 BCE, to the distant future of 2898 AD. At the center of everything is Kalki, a mysterious character believed to be the last form of the respected Hindu god Vishnu.

Kalki 2898 – A.D is being made with a huge budget of ₹600 crore (which is around US$75 million), making it the most expensive Indian movie ever created so far. The music for the film is being created by Santhosh Narayanan, while Djordje Stojiljkovic is handling the cinematography, and Nitin Zihani Choudhary, known for their work on Tumbbad (2018), is in charge of the production design.