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‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is poised to shatter numerous box office records. The film has recently achieved yet another milestone, further enhancing its already impressive reputation. Various online sources are now reporting that this sci-fi action movie has reached a new pinnacle by becoming the most expensive Indian film ever produced to date. This development adds a significant new highlight to its list of achievements, marking a major moment in the history of Indian cinema.

Kalki 2898 AD Outshines Salaar, Baahubali In Terms Of Budget

The upcoming film, Kalki 2898 AD, featuring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, directed by Nag Ashwin, is reported to have an astounding production budget of Rs 600 crores. This makes it not only one of the most costly Indian films ever made but also sees it surpassing the production budgets of other major blockbusters starring Prabhas, including ‘Salaar: Part 1’ and both movies from the ‘Baahubali’ series. 

For the unversed, ‘Salaar: Part 1’ was produced with a budget of Rs 270 crores. Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli's ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’ (Part 1) had a budget of Rs 180 crores, and its sequel, ‘Baahubali: The Conclusion’ (Part 2), was produced for Rs 250 crores.

About Kalki 2898 AD

‘Kalki 2898 – A.D’ is set to be released in 2024 and is an expansive Indian film that blends epic science fiction with a dystopian theme. Drawing inspiration from Hindu scriptures, the story unfolds in a post-apocalyptic setting in the year 2898 A.D. The film is directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by C. Aswani Dutt through Vyjayanthi Movies, a prominent production house.

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This highly anticipated movie is being made in the Telugu film industry and is being filmed in both Telugu and Hindi to reach a broader audience. The cast features a remarkable lineup of stars including Prabhas in the lead role. Alongside him are cinematic legends like Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan, as well as leading actors Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani, among others, all playing significant roles.