Project K, the upcoming science fiction epic film helmed by Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, has released its much-awaited teaser on Friday. Besides the teaser, the makers have renamed the film Kalki 2898 AD.The first glimpse of Kalki 2898 AD, which has more than 5.4 million views on YouTube in 12 hours, features the lead actors Prabhas, Deepika, as well as Amitabh Bachchan.A Hero Rises: Kalki 2898 AD teaser does justice to Project K hypeIn the video, a text reads, “When the World is taken over by Darkness, a Hero Rises.” The video shows the actors in a dark and dystopian world where technologically advanced forces rule the masses in an oppressive and brutal manner. The lines float on the screen, “When the world is taken over by darkness, a force will arise. The end begins now.”No Words! 🔥⚡️😍 #Prabhas #Kalki2898AD pic.twitter.com/ZfBEKs6pqt— Prabhas (@PrabhasRaju) July 20, 2023In the video, lead actor Prabhas plays the role of a warrior who will presumably take on the antagonists in the film to save the world, while Deepika plays the role of an army recruit. Even Amitabh Bachchan shows up in the teaser, playing what seems to be a warrior wrapped in bandages.The working title of the film is mentioned in the teaser, with one character asking, “What is Project K” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vyjayanthi Movies (@vyjayanthimovies) The film, which will be simultaneously shot in Telugu and Hindi, made its debut at the San Diego Comic-Con on July 20. Cast members Prabhas and Kamal Haasan release the teaser at the event which had the title This is Project K: First Glimpse of Indias Mytho-Sci-fi Epic. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kalki 2898 – AD (@kalki2898ad) Kalki 2898 AD, which will be directed by Nag Ashwin for Mahanati fame, will hit the theatres on January 12, 2024.
