As Kalki 2898 AD breaks box office records, details about the budget and cast fees for the film have surfaced. Starring Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone, the film was made on a whopping budget of Rs 600 crore. While Prabhas and Kamal Haasan were paid a staggering 100 crores each, Bachchan received around 35-40 crores and Deepika was paid 20 crores. With a quarter of the sequel already shot, Haasan revealed that his role in the first installment is just a precursor to his bigger part in the sequel.
"Kalki 2898 AD", a highly anticipated Indian science fiction film, has shattered box office records upon its release. The film, directed by Shankar, boasts a star-studded cast featuring Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone.
Background:
The "Kalki" franchise was conceived by Shankar in the late 1990s, inspired by the ancient Hindu mythology surrounding Kalki, the tenth and final avatar of Lord Vishnu. The first installment, "Kalki: The Era of the Avatar" was released in 2005, starring Rajinikanth.
Budget and Cast Fees:
"Kalki 2898 AD" was produced on a colossal budget of Rs 600 crore (approximately $75 million). The cast fees alone accounted for a significant portion of the budget, with Prabhas and Kamal Haasan earning a staggering Rs 100 crore each. Amitabh Bachchan received around Rs 35-40 crore, while Deepika Padukone was paid Rs 20 crore.
Sequel Plans:
With "Kalki 2898 AD" proving to be a massive success, Shankar has announced plans for a sequel, which is expected to be even grander in scale and scope. Kamal Haasan has hinted that his role in the first film is merely a prelude to a more significant part in the sequel.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers:
Q1: Who is Kalki? A1: Kalki is the tenth and final avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu, prophesied to appear at the end of the Kali Yuga to restore dharma (righteousness) on Earth.
Q2: What is the budget of "Kalki 2898 AD"? A2: Rs 600 crore (approximately $75 million).
Q3: Who stars in the film? A3: Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone.
Q4: When will the sequel be released? A4: The exact release date has not been announced, but it is expected to be within the next few years.
Q5: What was Kamal Haasan's role in the first film? A5: Haasan played the supporting role of a spiritual guru, who serves as a mentor to Prabhas' character.
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