Kalki 2898 AD (formerly Project K) has been in the news ever since the first look poster of Prabhas was unveiled. This big budget science fiction film was scheduled to release in theaters on January 12 next year. Now, there are several reports doing rounds on the internet that the release date of the upcoming film is being pushed ahead to May 9, 2024. Scroll down to know the real reason for this postponement.
According to a report in Bollywood Life, Ashwini Dutt, the producer of the film and owner of Vyjayanthi Movies, is considering this push for a special reason. The date of May 9 has an emotional attachment to Ashwini as her previous films, Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari and Mahanati, turned out to be huge blockbusters and both these films released on the same date. As a result, he is considering pushing the release date of Kalki 2898 AD.
Another reason for the postponement of the film can be considered that the first look poster of Prabhas was heavily trolled on social media for its VFX quality. Now, the makers are looking to take more time to work on the visual effects of the film to provide the best possible experience to the audience.
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The film directed by Nag Ashwin also stars Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Disha Patani, dulquer salmanKamal Haasan and Rana Daggubati are in pivotal roles.
The film is expected to revolve around Kalki, the last avatar of Lord Vishnu. The film has reportedly been made with a whopping budget of around Rs 600 crore, making it the most expensive Indian film ever made.