Prabhas enthusiasts were in for a delightful treat on Friday as the makers of “Kalki 2898 AD” unveiled a surprise. Commemorating the sacred occasion of Maha Shivaratri, they disclosed the character name of the film’s protagonist, Prabhas, as ‘Bhairava’. Taking to their official social media accounts, the makers revealed a new poster of the Nag Ashwin directorial along with the character’s name.
Taking to social media, Team ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ unveiled a captivating glimpse of Prabhas as ‘Bhairava’ with the caption, “From the futuristic streets of Kasi, introducing BHAIRAVA from #Kalki2898AD.” The poster showcases Prabhas in a striking side profile, clad in an all-black attire with a dramatic cape, set against an industrial backdrop.
From the future streets of Kasi, Introducing ‘BHAIRAVA’ from #Kalki2898AD.#Prabhas #Kalki2898ADonMay9 @SrBachchan @ikamalhaasan @deepikapadukone @nagashwin7 @DishPatani @Music_Santhosh @VyjayanthiFilms @Kalki2898AD pic.twitter.com/GzJyO3V5iQ
— Kalki 2898 AD (@Kalki2898AD) March 8, 2024
The revelation of the character’s name sparked a wave of excitement among fans. “The vintage Baahubali is back!” exclaimed one, while another described it as “just terrific!” A keen-eyed observer pointed out several intriguing details in the poster, including futuristic vehicles, Indian street graffiti, and innovative traffic signals, adding an extra layer of excitement. Meanwhile, a comment expressed sheer astonishment, hailing the poster and Prabhas’s look as possibly his best since Baahubali, evoking unparalleled excitement among fans.
Helmed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, “Kalki 2898 AD” promises to be a multilingual extravaganza, blending mythology and sci-fi in a futuristic setting. With a star-studded cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in pivotal roles, the film is slated for release in India on May 9, 2024. Currently in production, the team recently embarked on a shoot in Italy, where Prabhas and Disha Patani filmed a mesmerizing song sequence.