Nag Ashwin’s dystopian sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan, earned over ₹1,000 crore at the box office.
Nag Ashwin’s blockbuster dystopian sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan, has now dropped on OTT. Interestingly, it’s streaming on both Netflix India and Prime Video India. (Also Read: Siddhu Jonnalagadda slams Arshad Warsi for calling Prabhas a ‘joker’ in Kalki 2898 AD: ‘Certainly not funny’)
Where to watch Kalki 2898 AD
The Hindi version of Kalki 2898 AD is available for streaming on Netflix India. However, its original Telugu version, along with other regional languages – Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada – are available for streaming only on Prime Video India. Usually, pan-India film like Kalki 2898 AD is available to stream in all languages on a single platform, but this film has emerged as an exception.
About Kalki 2898 AD
Featuring a star-studded cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Disha Patani, Anna Ben, Saswata Chatterjee, Shobhana, and a bunch of cameos, the action-adventure film is a marriage of Hindu epic Mahabharata and science fiction. The big-budget film is produced by Vyjayanthi Movies and was released in theatres across the country on June 27. Since its release, the film has emerged as one of the biggest films of 2024, earning over ₹1,100 crore at the worldwide box office.
Prabhas, who plays the role of Bhairava in the movie, said the experience of working on the film has been “truly exhilarating”. “The film not only pushes the boundaries of storytelling with its blend of mythology and futuristic elements but also delves deep into the complexities of human nature. Portraying Bhairava, a character driven by strength and conviction, has been incredibly rewarding. After all the love that ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has received from audiences in theatres, I cannot wait for its global premiere on Prime Video,” the actor said.
Nag Ashwin, best known for directing Yevade Subramanyam and the National Award-winning movie Mahanati, said his aim with Kalki 2898 AD was to create a cinematic experience that breaks new ground, transcends traditional boundaries, and shares India’s cultural mythology on a global scale.
The much-anticipated film Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, has finally made its digital debut after a remarkable theatrical run. Directed by Nag Ashwin and known for being one of the most expensive films ever produced in India with a budget of Rs 600 crore, Kalki 2898 AD has been a major talking point both in terms of its content and its impressive box office performance.
‘Kalki 2898 AD’: A Record-Breaking Journey
Released in theaters on June 27, Kalki 2898 AD quickly became a box office juggernaut, grossing over Rs 1100 crore globally within just 28 days. The film, celebrated for its innovative blend of science fiction and mythology, managed to draw huge crowds in multiple languages during its theatrical run. In India alone, the film earned over Rs 770 crore, solidifying its place as a blockbuster.
The Hindi version of the film is exclusively available on Netflix, while the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam versions are streaming on Amazon Prime Video. This dual-platform release strategy is a rare approach, designed to maximize viewership and cater to diverse linguistic preferences across India and beyond.