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‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Producers Reflect on Global Impact Ahead of Japan Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian sci-fi epic 'Kalki 2898 AD' reaches global milestones as producers reflect on worldwide audience impact and cinematic vision.
Vyjayanthi Movies’ ambitious Indian sci-fi mythological epic “ Kalki 2898 AD ” made waves in 2024, grossing over $140 million globally before being overtaken by “Pushpa 2: The Rise” in December. Amitabh Bachchan plays Ashwatthama, an immortal being from the era of Indian mythological epic “Mahabharata,” while Deepika Padukone portrays Sumathi, a character who is pregnant with the unborn Kalki, an avatar of Vishnu. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh notes the campaign’s groundbreaking approach: “The genius of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’s marketing lay in its ability to create moments that transcended cinema.
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