Almost two months after its theatrical release, Kalki 2898 AD is now all set for its OTT release. It has now been revealed that the Prabhas starter will soon stream on Prime Video and Netflix. While the former OTT giant will stream the Telugu version of Nag Ashwin’s directorial, the latter will provide its Hindi translation to the audience.
On Saturday, Prime Video announced that after a record-breaking theatrical run, Kalki 2989 AD will stream on the platform on August 22 in its original language, Telugu, with dubs in Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, and subtitles in English. Talking about the film’s digital release, Nag Ashwin said, “With Kalki 2898 AD I was keen to create a cinematic experience that breaks new ground, transcends traditional boundaries, and shares our cultural mythology on a global scale. The overwhelming success of the film at box offices worldwide is truly humbling. It signifies the universal appeal of films that are deeply rooted in Indian mythology. While it has received immense love in theatres, I am thrilled for Kalki 2898 AD to now stream on Prime Video, reaching an even larger audience worldwide.”
Applauded for his powerful performance as Bhairava, a bounty hunter, Prabhas also added, “Working on Kalki 2898 AD with a visionary director like Naga and an exceptional cast has been truly exhilarating. The film not only pushes the boundaries of storytelling with its blend of mythology and futuristic elements but also delves deep into the complexities of human nature. Portraying Bhairava, a character-driven by strength and conviction, has been incredibly rewarding. After all the love that Kalki 2898 AD has received from audiences in theatres, I cannot wait for its global premiere on Prime Video. I hope viewers will enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed making it.”
On the other hand, Netflix India took to its official Instagram handle and dropped a teaser of the film with the caption, “Iss yug ka EPIC blockbuster aa raha hai Netflix par, Hindi mein Watch #Kalki2898AD Hindi arriving on 22nd August on Netflix.”
Released on June 27, Kalki 2898 AD stars Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan in the lead. The film gained an overwhelming response from the audience and earned over Rs 1000 crore at the worldwide box office. Previously, Big B also took to his social handle and penned a gratitude note for the success of the film. “T 5062 – the essence of KALKI resounds within and without .. and my gracious gratitude,” he wrote. Fans are now eagerly waiting for the sequel of Kalki.
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