8 Fan Theories About Kalki 2898 AD That Will Blow Your Mind!
The trailer of Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan starrer Kalki 2898 AD dropped on June 10 and fan have some theories about the film..
Ever since the first glimpse of Project K, there have been countless speculations about the upcoming film. With an interesting cast such as Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Hassan on board with Prabhas in the lead role, the film has been making quite the headlines and for all the right reasons. The rumoured dystopian film has got everyone waiting on the edge of their seats. So, here are 8 Kalki 2898 AD theories that fans have suggested while waiting for the trailer drop! Warning: Spoilers ahead.
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1. The Origin Of The Story
The base of the story ponders around 2898 AD and reveals that society has made a lot of technological advancements while reaching a state of Pralaya where there is a scarcity of even water and Kaliyuga and Adharma are at their peak. Kali Purush (Kamal Hassan) has gained control of the planet, who could have been alive due to the technology of hybernations pods. He is only threatened by the prophecy that he will be killed by Kalki, thus the starting of Project K now Kalki 2898 AD.
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2. Who Is Kalki?
Kalki, the tenth avatar of Vishnu, would be played by Prahas. A fan on Reddit believes that ‘Raya,’ shown in Ashwatthama’s clip is the childhood version of Kalki who finds a home in an ancient temple after his village gets raided by the antagonist’s army. There, he stumbles upon Ashwatthama (Amitabh Bachchan) whose powers had been taken away by the antagonist. Ashwatthama identifies Raya as Kalki, saves him, and trains him to be a warrior without telling him his final destiny.
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3. Kalki’s Intentions
Now, according to a Reddit user, Kali’s character wants to produce an heir to fight Kalki and he sees it possible when he comes across Padma (Deepika Padukone). Or, he wants to make himself immortal thus, he has acquired Ashwatthama’s gem but is yet to achieve immortality.
4. Disha Patani’s Character
While the film portrays Kamal Hassan as Kali Purush, the antagonist, Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama, and Deepika Padukone as Laxmi Devi’s avatar, Padma, the wife of Kalki, the most mysterious character that remains is Disha Patani. Fans believe that she could be a member of another technologically advanced tribe that worships Kalki and believes that he will rescue them from Kali Purusha and his army. This tribe is also using its network of spies to try to locate the Kalki-born. At some point, she informs Raya of the prophecy and his fate.
5. The Movie Will Be Divided Into Parts
Despite Nag Ashwin’s denying comments about this being a franchise, Vyjyanthi Network shared a picture of Project K’s Comic Con board in New York claiming that it is India’s biggest cinematic universe. Fans also believe that Rana Daggubati’s film Hiranyakashipu is also part of the same universe.
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6. Possible Cameos In The Film
Celebrities like Suriya, Nani, and Dulquer Salmaan are supposed to play 3 of the 7/8 Chiranjeevis, and while SS Rajamouli is supposedly set to play the character of Ved Vyas, the divine who wrote the original text of Mahabharata. Mrunal Thakur is also set to play Vaishnodevi who according to legends, Lord Kalki also marries. Hold on, we’re not saying that. That’s what the rumour mill claims.
7. The Film Would Also Include Time Travel
While there is no evidence, a lot of chatter around the film is about its beginning being around 6000 years ago. So, there might be a possibility that the film might start from there, and later on the characters might travel back to the Mahabharata era to retrieve divine asataras.
8. Title Assumptions For The Next Part
According to a Reddit user, the next part might be based on the Mahabharata era so the next part might be titled Kalki 3102 BC. This was the era where Lord Krishna had left their physical form and signalled the beginning of Kalyug. The user continued, “However, I am still skeptical how they will use BC with a movie based on Hinduism (not much, just would feel a bit weird). Maybe this one should have been Kalki 2898 ADE. Also, for those who don’t get the significance of 2898 AD: 3102 BC-Start of Kalyug. The promotional materials have clearly said that the story that BEGAN 6000 years ago ends now. 6000-3102=2898 AD.”
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First Published: June 10, 2024 11:10 PM
