The worldwide streaming premiere of Indian sci-fi epic blockbuster Kalki 2989 AD will happen concurrently on Prime Video and Netflix, albeit in numerous languages. The movie is India’s top-grossing movie this 12 months, with field workplace income of $131 million.
Kalki 2898 AD can be aired in authentic Telugu on Prime Video from August 22 with Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam dubbing and English subtitles. The dubbed model can be launched on Netflix on the identical day.
“Kalki 2989 AD” Set within the post-apocalyptic world of 2898 AD, the place nature has disappeared and darkness reigns, “Kalki 2989 AD” marks the primary installment within the Kalki Cinematic Universe. The movie follows the journey of bounty hunter Bhairava on this dystopian future. The movie’s universe has beforehand been launched via two animated sequence, “B&B: Bujji & Bhairava”, which airs solely on Prime Video.
“Kalki 2989 AD” is directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Films. The solid consists of Prabhas who performs Bhairava, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani.
“Kalki 2898 AD has captivated audiences with its immersive storytelling and visionary depiction of a post-apocalyptic future,” mentioned Manish Menghani, Director, Content material Licensing, Prime Video India.
Prabhas added: “Producing Kalki 2898 AD with a visionary director like Naga [Nag Ashwin] The great solid is really inspiring. The movie not solely pushes the boundaries of storytelling by mixing mythological and futuristic parts, however it additionally delves into the complexities of human nature.
Producer C. Aswani Dutt famous that the streaming launch of the movie is a particular method for Vyjayanthi Films to rejoice its fiftieth anniversary within the trade.
“With Kalki 2898 AD, I’m keen about making a cinematic expertise that breaks the mould, transcends conventional boundaries and shares the mythology of our tradition globally,” mentioned Ashwin.
Haasan, who performs the villain Supreme Yaskin within the movie, described his participation as “each memorable and humbling,” including, “This movie represents a serious leap ahead for Indian cinema.”