Amitabh Bachchan Begins Kalki 2
Amitabh Bachchan has begun filming for "Kalki 2" reuniting with Kamal Haasan after a long hiatus. Bachchan expressed excitement about working together again, noting it's been "ages" since their last collaboration, generating significant buzz among fans of classic Bollywood.
- Their last collaboration was in the 1985 film "Geraftaar," which also featured superstar Rajinikanth, making this reunion a significant event after nearly four decades. - While both actors were in the first installment, "Kalki 2898 AD," they did not share any scenes, making the sequel their first on-screen appearance together in almost 40 years. - In the film series, Bachchan portrays the immortal Ashwatthama, a character from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, while Haasan plays the main antagonist, Supreme Yaskin. - The first movie, "Kalki 2898 AD," is a mythological sci-fi epic directed by Nag Ashwin that also stars Prabhas and Deepika Padukone. - With a production budget of ₹600 crore (approximately $72 million), "Kalki 2898 AD" holds the title of the most expensive Indian film ever made. - The film is the first part of a planned Kalki Cinematic Universe and is set in the dystopian year 2898, drawing inspiration from Hindu scriptures about Kalki, the final avatar of the god Vishnu. - The initial film was a box office success, grossing over ₹1,180 crore (approximately $141 million) worldwide.
