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The Kalki Cinematic Universe
Created byNag Ashwin
Original workBujji and Bhairava
OwnerVyjayanthi Movies
Films and television
Film(s)Kalki 2898 AD
Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2
Animated seriesBujji and Bhairava (2024)

The Kalki Cinematic Universe is an Indian Telugu-language epic science fiction film series created and directed by Nag Ashwin.[1]The series stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Hassan, Prabhas and, alongside ensemble cast.Set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD, the film follows a select group who are on a mission to save lab subject SUM-80's unborn child, Kalki.

The first installment, Kalki 2898 AD, was released worldwide on 27 June 2024 to positive reviews from critics and became one of the highest grossing Telugu films upon release.The sequel Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2 is scheduled to release in 2025.[2]

Films

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Kalki 2898 AD (2024)

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A modern avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, is said to have descended on Earth to protect the world from evil forces.

Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2 (2025)

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Television series

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Bujji and Bhairava (2024)

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The series is set two years before the events of the film in the year 2896, in Kasi.[a] Bhairava is a bounty hunter with dreams of getting into the Complex, an inverted pyramid structure located in the heart of the city, by collecting a million 'units' needed for gaining access inside.[b] BU-JZ1 is an AI pilot of a cargo plane, waiting for her promotion at the Complex. At their lowest point, these two unlikely souls, find each other to set of a crackling story of ambition, adventure, partnership, and mainly friendship.

Notes

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  1. ^ Kasi/Kashi is another name for the holy city of Varanasi, one of the oldest cities in India.[3]
  2. ^ A type of universal world currency in the Kalki universe.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "'The Kalki Cinematic Universe' will release in THIS year, 60 percent of Kalki 2898 AD sequel is shot". India TV. 30 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Nag Ashwin reveals future plans for expanding the Kalki Cinematic Universe". The Times of India. 5 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Kasi". Dictionary.com Unabridged (Online). n.d.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference ys was invoked but never defined (see the help page).