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Ending all speculations, the makers dropped the official trailer of Kalki 2898 AD on Monday. Fans are going crazy over Prabhas' power-packed avatar Bhairava. However, Amitabh Bachchan bringing life to the enigmatic Ashwatthama is a treat to watch. Helmer Nag Ashwin promises a rollercoaster ride with his big-budget sci-fi movie.
The official trailer of three minutes duration gives a glimpse into the futuristic world along with a part of the history. It seems, Ashwin reimagined Mahabharat with his futuristic lenses with added dystopian touch to it. The visually appealing masterpiece seems to be a perfect blend of extraordinary VFX and stellar performances of the entire cast. The trailer takes the audience to the world of the Kalki universe. Well, more than answers, the trailer offers more questions to the fans. In the post-apocalyptic world, the trailer shows Prabhas' bond with Bujji.
Prabhas dominates the screen with his power-packed action and his chemistry with the futuristic vehicle Bujji is unmissable. On the other hand, Big B bringing to life the enigmatic Ashwatthama with his unmatched intensity is a treat to watch. Adding to the excitement, Tollywood comedy king Brahmanandam is also a part of the highly-anticipated movie.
The Trailer
The trailer opens with a glimpse of Kaashi, the first and last city in the world. The city ruled by a king (Saswata Chatterjee) has all the amenities-water, food and shelter. People from far-off lands are struggling to make their way to the city and get aid from the king. Next, the trailer reveals more about Ashwatthama (Amitabh Bachchan), who sets out on a mission to save an unborn baby, the god himself.
Further, the trailer shows a pregnant woman (Deepika Padukone) who meets Ashwatthama and the legendary warrior kneels down before her. The next visuals shows Ashwatthama entering the arena and lifting up multiple men with his bare hands. Meanwhile, Bhairava also enters the frame adding a humorous touch.
Further, it is revealed in the trailer that Disha Patani is playing the love interest of Bhairava. And the King's rulership is threatened by the to-be-born baby. The king sets a bounty on Deepika's character and appoints Bhairava for the task. Towards the end of the trailer, Nag Ashwin gives a glimpse into Kamal Haasan's devilish character, who hints at the approaching 'new era.'
Well, as the trailer suggests, there will be a face-off between Amitabh Bachchan and Prabhas. While Ashwatthama's quest is to save the unborn baby, Bhairava will fight to claim his reward. It will definitely be a treat to watch the greatest battle paving the way for a new age.
