'Kalki 2989 AD': Deepika, Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan open about their filming journey

The highly awaited film of the year, Kalki 2898 AD, is just days away from hitting theaters. On June 19th, the movie hosted a grand gala night in Mumbai, living up to all the hype and excitement surrounding it.

This star-studded event showcased an impressive Pan-India cast, including legendary actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone. Producers C. Aswani Dutt, Swapna Dutt, and Priyanka Dutt were also present, adding to the evening's glamour. The event was highlighted by the incredible gathering of these stars, who shared their experiences and excitement about being part of this ambitious project, further fueling fans' anticipation.

Producer C. Aswani Dutt expressed deep gratitude for the immense support and enthusiasm for Kalki 2898 AD. At the event, he said, "Having legends like Amitabh Ji, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika here is a great honor. I am very happy and wish them great success."

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan opened up about his experience working on this major project. He stated, “It’s been a great honor to work on this film. The team went beyond what we usually do in the industry, pushing boundaries and making us part of it. I appreciate that they are moving ahead of time. I want to congratulate Nag Ashwin and the production team for thinking of something like this. It was a great honor for me to be a part of it.”

Adding to the excitement, Kamal Haasan, known as Ulaga Nayagan, shared his thoughts: "I always wanted to play the villain because the bad guy gets to do all the fun things in the film while heroes are busy singing romantic songs. But Nag Ashwin wanted something different. I almost feel like I'm playing a bad guy with a good idea."

Deepika Padukone also shared her experiences, saying, “This film has been a great learning experience. It introduced us to a completely new world, and we went through different phases of discovering what this movie is all about. The magic that is in Nagi’s (Nag Ashwin’s) head is now here for everyone to see. We, as actors, have discovered that along the way. It’s been an incredible experience, both personally and professionally.”

Prabhas expressed his gratitude for working with such legendary actors. He said, "I should thank Nag Ashwin for giving me the chance to work with such great legends. It’s bigger than a dream. I didn’t know what to say when I first met Amitabh Sir. I touched his feet, and he said, 'Don’t do it. If you do it, I’ll do it too.' Sir, please. I can’t even think. We grew up watching you.”

Prabhas also shared a childhood memory about Kamal Haasan: "When Kamal Sir’s Sagar Sangam came out, I asked my mother for a dress like his. My cousin, who had a bit of a tummy, would act like him in front of us. Now, working with them feels unbelievable.”

Regarding Deepika, Prabhas said, “I always wanted to work with her. She is someone who can achieve international fame and is a great actor. Working with her was beautiful.”

Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki 2898 AD is set to release in theaters on June 27, 2024. With a stellar cast that includes Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani, the film promises to deliver an extraordinary cinematic experience.