Vyjayanthi Movies, the company bankrolling the mega-budgeted sci-fi action drama Kalki: 2898 AD, has unveiled an exciting update regarding Amitabh Bachchan’s role. A one-minute-long glimpse was released that clearly stated that Big B will be essaying the role of Ashwatthama.
For those unaware of Ashwatthama’s whearabouts, he is the son of Dronacharya, who joins hands with Kauravas to fight against the mighty Pandavas in the Kurukshetra war. He is eventually cursed by Sri Krishna for his attempt to execute Uttara’s unborn child.
As mentioned in the first glimpse, the film’s crux lies in how the Kalki avatar of Vishnu kills the evil with Ashwatthama, Parasurama, and Hanuman in his support. Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki: 2898 AD also stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and ‘Ulaganayagan’ Kamal Hassan.