Pranav Birje | Senior Correspondent
After winning over the audience in the west, Kalki 2898 AD is all set to make the Japanese fans go gaga over the cinematic brilliance of the film. Set in a futuristic, post-apocalyptic world, the film masterfully combines mythology with cutting-edge storytelling. With its ambitious scale and jaw-dropping visuals, the film has cemented its place as one of the most talked-about Indian movies to date.
Ahead of its Japanese theatrical release on January 3, 2025, a special premiere was held on December 18, with director Nag Ashwin and producer Priyanka Dutt in attendance.
Actor Prabhas expressed his gratitude to the fans in Japan through a heartfelt message shared by the production house on their official social media handle. ” Konnichiwa Japan. Thank you so much for the love you have shown me and my movies over the years. I have been waiting to come to Japan for a long time very very sorry that I am unable to make it now due to sprain during shoot but I promise to see you all very soon and enjoy the release of Kalki 2898 AD together with all of you. Kizo and Twinco have been of immense support and I thank them for their efforts towards the fantastic release of Kalki on 3rd January see you all very soon in Japan. Arigato gozaimasu.”
Taking to social media some the fans shared, :
“Thank you for coming all the way to Japan in this cold weather!
@nagashwin7
Kalki, I watched a really amazing movie…!
I will definitely go again on the release date of January 3rd next year! ✨
The image was hastily drawn by the director for the stage greeting ✍️”
“No… I mean, it was sooooooo interesting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! An Indian movie like I’ve never seen before. A fusion of Indian mythology and science fiction. A Prabhas like I’ve never seen before. Ashvatthaman!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ll start reading the Mahabharata properly from tomorrow!! #カルキ2898AD”
Link: https://x.com/imuoy/status/1869381548698747271
Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Directed by Nag Ashwin and featuring an ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan , Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, the film will premiere on 3rd January, 2025.