10 unbelievable facts about Kalki 2898 AD that will blow your mind before you watch the sci-fi masterpiece

If you are planning to watch Kalki 2898 AD, which is already being hailed as sci-fi masterpiece, in cinemas, here are some interesting facts about the film that will amp up your excitement! With a budget that eclipses all previous Indian films and a story that stretches from the epic tales of the Mahabharata to the far reaches of the future, this movie promises to be a visual treat and a groundbreaking experience. But before you buckle up for this cinematic ride, here are some of the jaw-dropping facts about the film that will leave you in awe!

Interesting facts about Kalki 2898 AD

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1. The movie was made on a budget of Rs 600 crores, and thus, it has become the most expensive Indian film ever made.
2. The film is about the 10th and last avatar of Lord Vishnu and is inspired by Mahabharat and Kalki Puran.
3. The story of the movie starts with Mahabharata and ends in 2898 AD when Vishnu Avatar Lord Krishna departed from the world.
4. Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan will be seen together in a movie after 39 years. They last worked together in the 1985 movie Geraftaar.
5. The movie has been shot with ARRI Alexa 65 camera, thus making it the first Indian film to use this technology. The Alexa 65 camera features the A3X sensor, which is made up of three vertically stacked ALEV III sensors, achieving a maximum resolution of 6560x3100. The first ever film to shoot with this camera is Mission: Impossible ¨C Rogue Nation (2015), where it was used to capture the underwater scenes. It was also used to shoot approximately 40 percent of The Revenant (2015).
6. A hefty six-ton AI-powered robotic three-wheeled vehicle called Bujji is a next-generation vehicle that has been made exclusively for the film. Director Nag Ashwin had even invited Elon Musk to drive the vehicle, which Prabhas drives in the movie.
7. Amitabh Bachchan's character is inspired by real-life Ashwathama. Here's all you need to know about the significance and relevance of Mani-like object seen on Big B's characters's forehead in the trailer.
8. The VFX team which has worked on some of the iconic Hollywood movies like Dune, Oppenheimer, Interstellar, Inception, Tenet and Blade Runner 2049 among others have worked on Kalki 2989 AD.
9. The film features special cameos from SS Rajamouli, Ram Gopal Varma, Vijay Devarakonda, Nani, Rana Dagubbati, Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur.
10. Kamal Haasan essays the role of Supreme Yaskin. In a recent interview, he described his character as an evil sage with sinister intentions in the film. This casting decision has sparked discussions about the central conflict: will it be a struggle for humanity's future or a deeper philosophical dive into the nature of good and evil?

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Directed by Nag Ashwin, this post-apocalyptic film is inspired by Hindu scriptures and set in the year 2898 AD. Disha Patani is also a part of Kalki 2898 AD, which is now screening in theatres.

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