Amitabh Bachchan’s first look from the epic science fiction film Kalki 2898 AD was revealed on 11 October on his 81st birthday. The makers of the epic science fiction movie shared the actor’s look on Instagram, expressing their privilege to be a part of his extraordinary journey, “It’s an honor to be part of your journey and witness your greatness. Happy Birthday @amitabhbachchan sir – Team #Kalki2898AD.”
Amitabh reciprocated the gesture by thanking them and acknowledging the challenge his role presents. “My ever gratitude for this greeting to Vyjayanthi Movies and the challenge they have thrown towards me, as also their greetings for the 11th.”
In the poster, Amitabh can be seen portraying a sage, standing tall in a cave, illuminated by sunlight. Sporting a heavy beard, only his eyes are visible, giving an air of mystery to his character.
The film directed by the National Award-winning director Nag Ashwin has a star-studded ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Hasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. Set in a dystopian world, the sci-fi thriller shot in Hindi and Telugu is rumored to have a staggering budget of around Rs 600 crore, making it the most expensive Indian movie to date.
The plot revolves around Kalki, the final avatar of Lord Vishnu, who descends to Earth to combat evil forces and protect the righteous. The story set in a dystopian world shows Amitabh, Prabhas, and Deepika as the forces that unite to end the darkness of the world. This ambitious project marks the first collaboration between Deepika and Prabhas. While Deepika and Amitabh had earlier worked together in the critically acclaimed film, Piku. Fans eagerly anticipate the release of Kalki 2898 AD, which is set to hit theaters on January 12, 2024. Additionally, the audience can look forward to seeing Amitabh and Deepika share the screen once again in the Bollywood remake of The Intern which featured Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.