According to reports, the release of Nag Ashwin’s film Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, has been delayed due to the Lok Sabha elections
Prabhas-starrer Kalki 2898 AD is one of the much-awaited films of 2024. The movie was set to hit the big screens on May 09, 2024. However, due to the upcoming Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the release date of the film has been pushed further. For the unversed, the elections in the state will be held on May 13, 2024. Now, in a recent report by ETimes, it is expected that the Kalki 2898 AD will be released on May 30.
The report by ETimes also claims that the makers of the film decided to postpone the release by a couple of weeks to ensure a smooth run in the theatres. The shift will also benefit the movie in the international market, as the Hollywood film The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is scheduled for release on May 9. Additionally, the website reported that the producers have started notifying distributors about the modification in the film’s release date.
However, the makers of the film are yet to make an official announcement about the changed release date. According to a source cited by Hindustan Times, “It’s not true that a release date has been finalised because the makers are still discussing when the film should be released. While it’s true that the elections have put a wrench in the plans, no one has a clear idea of when the film will be released. When there’s clarity, the makers will make the announcement themselves.”
In March, it was announced that the Lok Sabha elections in AP and TS would occur on May 13, potentially affecting the business of Kalki 2898 AD. Since then, fans have speculated whether the film will maintain its scheduled release or face postponement. Kalki 2898 AD was not only a film which was set to release during the Lok Sabha Polls, Gangs of Godavari was another movie which was set to release during the polls. However, now The makers of Vishwak Sen, Neha Sshetty-starrer made it clear that they will release it only after the elections. According to details, the movie will be released on May 17, 2024.
About Kalki 2898 AD
The movie falls under the category of sci-fi. Apart from Prabhas, the movie also features Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan in lead roles. On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, the makers of the film released a new poster. The movie is helmed by Nag Ashwin. During an event, the director of the film said, “The film starts with Mahabharat and ends in 2898 AD. It spans 6000 years in time. We tried to create worlds, imagining what they would be like while still keeping it Indian, and not making it look like Blade Runner.”