Kalki 2898 AD Teaser: Amitabh Bachchan To Feature As Immortal Ashwatthama In The Mythological Sci-fi Film, Watch

Kalki 2898 AD teaser: Nag Ashwin’s mythology sci-fi film 'Kalki 2898 AD', which also stars Prabhas and Deepika Padukone in prominent roles, will feature Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama.

Kalki 2898 AD Teaser: Amitabh Bachchan’s mysterious look in Kalki 2898 AD has been revealed.

Kalki 2898 AD teaser: Makers of the upcoming sci-fi film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ dropped a new teaser. Earlier, a poster was released to introduce Amitabh Bachchan, who will play Ashwatthama in Nag Ashwin's film. The latest teaser unveils the actor’s look from the mythology-inspired flick. 

In the teaser, Amitabh can be seen shrouded in bandages and has many wounds. He tells the kid that his time has come to fight the ultimate battle. Amitabh appeares in his trademark brooding look, sporting long black hair and a moustache. His forhead is adorned with a bright yellow stone, which is probably the what gives him of his immortality.

Watch the Kalki 2898 AD teaser here:

Taking to X (formerly Twitter) earlier in the day, Bachchan wrote, “It’s been an experience for me like no other. The mind to think such a product, the execution, the exposure to modern technology and above all the company of colleagues with stratospheric Super star presence.”

T 4988 - It's been an experience for me like no other .. The mind to think such a product, the execution the exposure to modern technology and above all the company of colleagues with stratospheric Super star presence ..#Kalki2898AD #Vyjayanthimovies pic.twitter.com/RZE8di5AU0

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 21, 2024

Who is Ashwatthama?

Ashwatthama is one of the main characters in the Indian epic Mahabharata. The formidable warrior is the royal guru, Dronacharya. Although Ashwatthama is revered for his fighting prowess, his history is marred by a few dubious acts.

About the movie Kalki 2898 AD

Kamal Haasan will star in 'Kalki 2898 AD' alongside Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in pivotal roles. The movie is backed by Vyjayanthi movies. However, the release date of the mythology-inspired sci-fi film has not been announced as of yet.