Real-Life Ashwatthama: Here's Everything About Amitabh Bachchan's?Kalki 2898 AD Character
What is the story of Ashwatthama? As excitement for Amitabh Bachchan's Kalki 2898 AD builds, let us tell you more about Nag Ashwin's sci-fi film, which is partially based on the Indian epic Mahabharata.
Before the film's release, let us also take you through the Mahabharat legend that inspired Amitabh Bachchan's much-hyped character.
All About Ashwatthama From The Indian Epic Mahabharata?
Ashwatthama is a significant character in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. He is one of the seven Chiranjivi (immortal beings) in Hindu mythology.
Ashwatthama is the son of Dronacharya, the royal teacher of the Kauravas and Pandavas, and Kripi, the sister of Kripacharya.
His father was a master of advanced military arts, including the divine weapons, or Astras. As Dronacharya's son, Ashwatthama was raised in the warrior tradition of the Kshatriya class, and he was trained in all forms of warfare.
Ashwatthama was a formidable warrior who fought on the side of the Kauravas during the great battle at Kurukshetra. Known for his valor and fighting skills, he is also famous for his role in the night raid at the end of the Mahabharata war.
Disheartened by the unfair killing of his father during the war, Ashwatthama sought vengeance against the Pandavas. He believed that he could end the Pandavas' lineage by attacking their camp at night. During this raid, he killed Draupadi¡¯s five sons, the Upapandavas, mistaking them for the Pandavas themselves. He also attempted to kill the unborn child of Abhimanyu and Uttara, who was posthumously named Parikshit.
Ashwatthama¡¯s most infamous act was the use of the Brahmastra against the Pandavas. To counteract this weapon, which threatened massive destruction, Arjuna also used the same weapon. Ultimately, both were persuaded to withdraw their weapons.
However, Ashwatthama, unable to withdraw his weapon completely, redirected it to attack Uttara's womb, trying to kill the unborn Parikshit. Krishna saved the child and later cursed Ashwatthama for his heinous act, condemning him to wander the earth for 3,000 years as a leper and without companionship, bearing the burden of his sins.
Kalki 2898 AD Release Details:
Apart from Amitabh as Ashwatthama, Kalki 2898 AD also stars Prabhas as Bhairava, described as a futuristic figure from the streets of Kasi and a modern-day avatar of Lord Vishnu. The film boasts a stellar pan-Indian cast, including Kamal Haasan, Disha Patani, and Saswata Chatterjee. Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, it is scheduled for a multi-language release in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and English on May 9.
