Following a blockbuster run at the box office, Kalki 2898 AD has now made its debut on Amazon Prime Video. The film has quickly become the talk of the town, receiving enthusiastic reviews from viewers. It is currently trending at number 2 in India on Prime Video.
Kalki 2898 AD features an impressive cast, including Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and more. This article will explore the characters in Kalki 2898 AD and their roles within the Nag Ashwin’s cinematic universe.
The following are the main characters of Kalki 2898 AD with their real names and roles:
- Amitabh Bachchan in the role of Ashwatthama: In Kalki 2898 AD, the Bollywood veteran takes on the role of Ashwatthama. In the Mahabharata, Ashwatthama was the son of Dronacharya and fought for the Kauravas. As the epic battle neared its end, Ashwatthama attempted to kill the last surviving Pandava heir, who was still unborn.
In response, Lord Krishna cursed Ashwatthama with immortality, destined to wander the Earth until the conclusion of the Kalyug. The film’s opening scene depicts this backstory through a dramatic Mahabharata battle sequence. - Disha Patani as Roxie: Disha Patani plays a small but significant role as Roxie in Kalki 2898 AD. Roxie falls for Bhairava, seeking his love and affection.
- Mrunal Thakur as Divya: Mrunal Thakur makes a cameo appearance in the film as Divya. Later, Commander Manas kills her, mistakenly believing her to be Kalki’s mother.
- Dulquer Salmaan as Captain: Dulquer Salmaan also has a cameo role as Captain. He raised Bhairava since the latter’s childhood. However, Bhairava eventually betrayed and sold him to members of the Complex.
- Vijay Deverakonda as Arjuna: Towards the film’s conclusion, there is a sequence from the Mahabharata featuring Vijay Deverakonda as Arjuna, who battles against Karna with Lord Krishna by his side.
- Deepika Padukone as Sumathi (SUM-80): Deepika Padukone plays a pivotal role in Nag Ashwin’s film. Initially, Sumathi is used as a lab subject in Project K but afterward, she is revealed to be the mother of Kalki.
- Saswata Chatterjee as Commander Manas: Saswata Chatterjee takes on the role of Commander Manas, a key figure who assists Supreme Yaskin in the Complex.
Who is Bhairava in Kalki 2898 AD?
Prabhas plays the central role of Bhairava in Kalki 2898 AD. Bhairava is a bounty hunter aiming to gain entry into the Complex, for which he needs credits. He is accompanied by Bujji, a futuristic car who also serves as a wise advisor. Bhairava’s quest to enter the Complex drives his conflict with Ashwatthama. Later, the film’s conclusion introduces a major twist when he kidnaps Sumathi.
Additionally, Prabhas also portrays Karna in the Mahabharata, shown in the ending sequence of the film. The Yaskin army attacks Shambala in an attempt to reclaim Sumathi.
During this conflict, Bhairava unexpectedly comes to Ashwatham’s aid. When Bhairava grasps Ashwatham’s stick, a sequence from the Mahabharata is revealed, identifying him as Karna. This indicates Prabhas’s dual role in Nag Ashwin’s film.
Who is Supreme Yaskin in Kalki?
The role of Supreme Yaskin, portrayed by Kamal Haasan, has impressed audiences. Supreme Yaskin is the ruler of the Complex and the mastermind behind Project K. He aims to obtain a serum from a pregnant woman. When a leading doctor attempts to kill Supreme Yaskin by administering a faulty serum, Yaskin demonstrates his formidable powers by eliminating the doctor with a single eye drop.
In the film’s conclusion, Supreme Yaskin obtains a drop of serum from Sumathi, extracted just before she escaped from Project K. This single drop is sufficient to rejuvenate his powers.
