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India Today
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kalki 2898 AD bags Best Film nomination alongside Stree 2, Empuraan at IFFM 2025
Nag Ashwin's ambitious sci-fi epic 'Kalki 2898 AD' continues to soar long after its theatrical release. The film, which took Indian cinema to new heights with its grand scale and futuristic storytelling, has now been nominated for Best Film at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025.'Kalki 2898 AD' joins a diverse list of Best Film nominees, including 'Homebound', 'Stree 2', 'L2: Empuraan', 'Maharaj', 'Meiyazhagan', and 'Superboys of Malegaon', a lineup that reflects the wide range of Indian cinematic 16th edition of IFFM will be held from August 14 to 24, with the Awards Night on August 15. This year's nominations recognise films and streaming content released between June 15, 2024, and June 14, 2025, with winners selected by an esteemed jury from the Australian film industry. Released in June 2024, 'Kalki 2898 AD' received mixed reviews on release but went on to become a commercial success, grossing over Rs 600 crore globally. The film features a stellar cast including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, and is produced by Vyjayanthi the trailer for the film: Director Nag Ashwin, during a media interaction ahead of the re-release of his earlier film 'Yevade Subramanyam', confirmed that 'Kalki 2' will go on floors in December 2025, further expanding the universe that began with this film.- EndsMust Watch
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First Post
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025: Kalki 2898 AD bags Best Film Nomination alongside Homebound, Stree 2, L2: Empuraan, & Maharaj
Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki 2898 AD made waves in 2024 as India's biggest film of the year, establishing the Kalki Cinematic Universe read more Kalki 2898 AD continues to shine on the global stage. After redefining Indian cinema with its scale, vision, and world-building, Nag Ashwin's magnum opus has now earned a nomination for Best Film at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025. The IFFM, now in its 16th year, is the largest celebration of Indian cinema outside India. Its 2025 edition will be held from August 14 to 24, with the prestigious IFFM Awards Night taking place on August 15. Winners will be chosen by an esteemed jury comprising leading names from Australian cinema, honouring excellence across both film and OTT content. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Kalki 2898 AD is nominated in the Best Film category alongside titles like Homebound, L2: Empuraan, Maharaj, Meiyazhagan, Stree 2, and Superboys of Malegaon— a lineup that reflects the diversity and strength of Indian storytelling today. Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki 2898 AD made waves in 2024 as India's biggest film of the year, establishing the Kalki Cinematic Universe and setting international benchmarks in VFX, scale, and narrative ambition. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone, the film is currently streaming on Netflix. With this nomination, Kalki 2898 AD adds yet another feather to its cap, reinforcing its status as a milestone in Indian cinema — one that has made India proud on various global platforms.
Hans India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Niharika Konidela's second production venture ‘PEP 2' gets a grand launch
After the resounding success of her debut production Committee Kurrollu, actress-producer Niharika Konidela is back with her second project under her banner Pink Elephant Pictures. Tentatively titled #PEP2, the upcoming film will star rising talents Sangeeth Shobhan and Nayan Sarika in lead roles and will be directed by Manasa Sharma. Described as a "fantasy-comedy," the film promises to deliver a fresh narrative combining whimsical fantasy elements with hearty humour, aiming to appeal to audiences across demographics. The project was officially launched with a grand pooja ceremony at Glass House, Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad. Renowned filmmakers Nag Ashwin, Mallidi Vassishta, and Kalyan Shankar attended the event to show their support. Nag Ashwin gave the first clap, Vassishta switched on the camera, and Shankar directed the first shot, marking an auspicious beginning for the film. Regular shooting for #PEP2 is slated to begin on July 15 in Hyderabad. The film features an ensemble cast including Vennela Kishore, Brahmaji, Tanikella Bharani, Ashish Vidyarthi, Getup Srinu, and more — promising a fun-filled cinematic ride. Director Manasa Sharma also wrote the story and co-wrote the screenplay and dialogues with Mahesh Uppala. The film boasts a skilled technical crew: Anudeep Dev (music), Raju Edurolu (cinematography), Anwar Ali (editing), and Ramanjaneyulu (production design). Costume design is by Sandhya Sabbavarapu, with action choreography by Vijay. #PEP2 aims to continue Pink Elephant Pictures' legacy of delivering quality and engaging content, as Niharika and her team embark on this exciting new journey.
NDTV
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
1 Year Of Kalki 2898 AD: "If They Were Ever To Ask..." Amitabh Bachchan Says He Is Open To A Sequel If The Makers Want Him Back
New Delhi: Kalki 2898 AD completed a year yesterday, June 27, 2025. Amitabh Bachchan who essayed the role of Ashwattham, took to his official X account to celebrate the milestone. He also mentioned how privileged he was to be in the first part, and is open to the sequel if the makers would have him. What's Happening Kalki 2898 AD celebrated the 1-year milestone of their film's release yesterday. Amitabh Bachchan was hailed for his performance as Ashwattham in the film. He shared an X post, which read, "My honoured privilege to be asked to be a part of that I admired and respected the blessings of Vijayanti films and the elders that ran and connected with it. Ever to be a part of it any day again, IF THEY WERE TO EVER TO ASK...." my honoured privilege to be asked to be a part of it .. one that I admired and respected the blessings of Vijayanti films and the elders that ran and connected with it .. ever to be a part of it any day again , IF THEY WERE TO EVER TO ASK .. — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 27, 2025 About Kalki 2898 AD Nag Ashwin's Telugu mythological sci-fi film was one of his most ambitious projects yet. Other than Big B, the film also had Deepika Padukone and Prabhas in key roles. Set against the backdrop of a dystopian future, it was the first film in the Kalki Cinematic Universe. Nag Ashwin had shared details of Kalki 2898 AD's sequel that it is set to go on floors in December 2025, at the re-release event of his debut directorial Yevade Subramanyam. Nag Ashwin had also said, "The second part will have more of Prabhas, as it will be majorly centred around the Karna and Ashwatthama characters." The sequel will largely focus on Kamal Haasan's character Supreme Yaskin. In A Nutshell
Pink Villa
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Amitabh Bachchan drops a hint on rejoining cast of Prabhas starrer Kalki 2, gets trolled for different reason
The 2024 film, Kalki 2898 AD, emerged as a blockbuster success at the box office. Directed by Nag Ashwin, it featured a stellar star cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and others. As the movie clocks one year since its release, Big B has now penned a post celebrating the same. Amitabh Bachchan's emotional note as Kalki 2898 AD completes 1 year of release Taking to X, Amitabh Bachchan re-shared Vyjayanthi Movies' post on the occasion of Kalki 2898 AD completing a year of release. The actor expressed heartfelt gratitude for being a part of such a good film. Furthermore, he left a big hint about whether he would join the movie for its sequel. The actor wrote, 'My honoured privilege to be asked to be a part of it ... one that I admired and respected the blessings of Vijayanti films and the elders that ran and connected with it … ever to be a part of it any day again, IF THEY WERE TO EVER TO ASK.' Amitabh Bachchan gets trolled for his tweet Interestingly, the comment section of the post was filled with messages from fans, who were more curious about why Amitabh Bachchan did not number his tweet. For those unaware, the Bollywood legend is known for numbering his tweets serially, and it is rather rare that he skips them. As a result, fans trolled him and asked him to delete and rewrite the tweet again with a proper tweet number. More about Kalki 2898 AD Well, the movie was one of the most ambitious projects of Nag Ashwin, as he delivered a Telugu epic mythological science-fiction film at the box office. It served as the first installment of the Kalki Cinematic Universe and is set in a dystopian era. After its success, the film went on to become the second-highest-grossing film of 2024 and the fourth-highest-grossing Telugu film ever.
