Kalki 2898 AD is finally streaming on OTT giants Netflix and Prime Video. Released in theatres on June 27, 2024, the movie stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. The film achieved a monumental success, grossing Rs 1,200 crore worldwide and establishing itself as a record-breaker in the Indian and Telugu film industries. After its impressive box office performance, Kalki 2898 AD is now available on OTT but with some noticeable cuts.
Major cuts in Kalki 2898 AD OTT Release
- Prabhas' introduction scene was trimmed for a more streamlined experience
- Scenes where an elderly woman and villain refer to Prabhas as "Kappa" (frog) were removed
- The fight scene after Prabhas' introduction was shortened
- Beach scenes in the Ta Takkara song were trimmed
- The entire sequence with Prabhas in a maroon outfit after being expelled by Colony security was deleted
- The interval scene, featuring Deepika Padukone, now includes new lyrics to the Theme of Kalki
- Minor tweaks were made to the dubbing for a smoother viewing experience
About Kalki 2898 AD
Kalki 2898 AD has secured the top spot as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024, as well as the highest-grossing Telugu film of the same year. Additionally, it has become the third highest-grossing Telugu film of all time, the fourth highest-grossing film in India, and the fifth highest-grossing Indian film globally. This impressive feat has solidified the film's position in the annals of cinematic history.
Set in a post-apocalyptic future in 2898 AD, the film is based on Hindu scriptures and launches the Kalki Cinematic Universe. It follows a chosen group on a perilous quest to protect the unborn child of lab subject SUM-80, who holds the key to humanity's survival - the messianic figure, Kalki.