Author: Desimartini Editorial Team
Director Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD is a fusion of mythological stories, primarily drawing from the Mahabharata, set 6000 years in the future.
The film opens amidst the Mahabharata battle, where Ashwatthama (Amitabh Bachchan) is cursed with immortality by Lord Krishna.
As humanity wreaks havoc on Earth, Ashwatthama experiences perpetual suffering.
Supreme Yaskin (Kamal Haasan), a 2000-year-old immortal, has consolidated power and resources in a high-tech mega-city called the Complex.
The bounty hunter Bhairava (Prabhas) dreams of joining this elite city but needs substantial digital currency to gain entry.
Kalki 2898 AD delves into themes of greed and human folly, foreshadowing a grim future.
Yaskin's quest for power contrasts with Ashwatthama's cursed existence.
Despite the good seemingly being defeated, Kalki 2898 AD ends on a hopeful note, setting the stage for future installments.
Kalki 2898 AD's special effects are impressive, with a significant budget well-utilized.
Santhosh Narayanan's background score adds a fresh and unique touch to Kalki 2898 AD