Kalki 2898 AD Revealing 7 Lesser Known Amazing Facts From Mahabharat

Directed by Nag Ashwin and with an ensemble cast of Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika, Kalki 2898 AD was released on June 27 in theatres.

Becoming one of the most powerful movies in Bollywood, the movie is roaring with success, with fans pouring in love and praise.

With links to Mahabharat, the movie features many hidden facts about the epic.

Shambala, a mythical realm described in Mahabharat is the birthplace of the tenth avatar of Lord Vishnu which is featured in one part of the movie.

Sumati is depicted as the mother of Kalki in the epic Mahabharat which is re-titled as ‘Sum-80’ for Deepika’s character in the movie.

The Kurukhestra scene in Mahabharat where Ashwatthama fires Brahmastra at the unborn child of Uttara is featured in the movie Kalki 2898 AD.

The movie referred to the Brahmashirsha astra, which is the most destructive weapon and is possessed by Arjuna, Drona, Karna, Ashwatthama, and Bhishm, in the epic.

The white horse, Kalki is prophesied to ride is featured in the movie, linking it to the constellation Pegasus, a winged horse that is associated with Mahabharat.

The movie also showcases the curses and penance of Ashwatthama after he attacked the unborn child of Uttara with a Brahmastra.

Gandeeva, depicted as an ancient celestial weapon in the movie, is the bow of the Lord Shiva, wielded by Arjuna in the Mahabharata.