Kalki 2898 AD is undoubtedly one of the most-anticipated films of 2024. Reportedly, the movie is made on a massive budget of $72 million and boasts an impressive pan-India ensemble cast. Prabhas is playing the lead role, accompanied by Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone. Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan, Disha Patani, and Shobana star as key supporting characters. Additionally, Kalki 2898 AD is flooded with famous cameos.
Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur
Reports of Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur’s cameos in Kalki 2898 AD have been making rounds on the internet for months. For the unversed, Dulquer’s production company is distributing the Prabhas starrer’s Malayalam version.
A report by Times of India claimed that Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur will play Prabhas’ character, Bhairava’s parents in the movie. However, Dulquer plays the role of Captain who raised Bhairava, while Thakur has a short special appearance.
Vijay Deverakonda as Arjun
Kalki 2898 AD is based on the events of the Hindu epic Mahabharat. Multiple reports have claimed that Vijay Deverakonda will play the role of Arjun in the movie.
SS Rajamouli
SS Rajamouli has played an important role in shaping Prabhas’ career. It was his film franchise, Baahubali, that made the actor a household name. Reports claim that the director is also a part of Kalki 2898 AD’s cast and will allegedly portray Ved Vyasa or Vishwamitra. However, Rajamouli played neither and rather gave an ode to his Baahubali film franchise in the movie.
Ram Gopal Varma
The well-known filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma also made a special appearance in Kalki 2898 AD. He shares the screen space with Prahbas. The movie also marked the director’s acting debut.
For the unversed, Amitabh Bachchan is playing immortal Ashwatthama, while Deepika Padukone is the leading lady. Kamal Haasan is the lead antagonist of the movie. Helmed by Nag Ashwin, the movie is produced by Vyjayanthi Movies.
