---
title: "Kalki 2898-AD"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kalki-2898-ad-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 801688
imdb_id: "tt12735488"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 176
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 182
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Kalki 2898-AD (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kalki-2898-ad-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Kalki 2898-AD is a 2024 film set in a dystopian future. The narrative takes place in the year 2898 AD, approximately 6000 years after the Kurukshetra war. The story centers on the character Ashwatthama, who prepares for a final battle of redemption as a sign of hope emerges within this desolate world. His path is complicated by the involvement of Bhairava, a bounty hunter who is characterized by his self-interested nature and wisecracking personality. Tired of the perilous life he leads, Bhairava becomes a significant hurdle in the unfolding events. As the world navigates the aftermath of ancient conflicts, the film explores the intersection of these figures as they navigate their respective motivations and the challenges of their environment. The plot focuses on the tension between Ashwatthama’s quest for redemption and the interference of the bounty hunter, set against the backdrop of a society defined by its distance from the historical events of the Kurukshetra war.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Ashwatthama prepares for a final battle in a dystopian world while a bounty hunter becomes a hurdle."

### Why Watch
- features a science fiction setting
- includes action elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- features a perilous dystopian world
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG-13.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, fantasy, dramatic, sci-fi

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nag Ashwin
- **Networks / Studios**: Vyjayanthi Movies, Annapurna Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Amitabh Bachchan** as *Ashwatthama*
- **Prabhas** as *Bhairava*
- **Deepika Padukone** as *SUM-80 "Sumathi"*
- **Kamal Haasan** as *Supreme Yaskin*
- **Saswata Chatterjee** as *Manas*
- **Shobana** as *Mariam*
- **Rajendra Prasad** as *Rumi*
- **Pasupathy** as *Veeran*
- **Anna Ben** as *Kyra*
- **Keya Nair** as *Raia*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is the film set?
The film is set in the year 2898 AD.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Nag Ashwin.

### Q: Who are some of the cast members?
The cast includes Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film includes drama, action, fantasy, and science fiction.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

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