Prabhas is undeniably one of the most significant forces in Indian cinema. Even his box office debacles have minted a considerable sum in the past, and there is no debate that Prabhas and Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD is the biggest project in Indian cinema 2024 regarding production budget and lead cast.
Fans are excited about not just the teaser but the ensemble cast. While fans praise the actor for his commendable performance, Salaar has fueled excitement for his next film, Kalki 2898 AD. The sci-fi dystopian drama’s plot details are under wraps, but a new report has some updates about its release.
Prabhas’s Kalki 2898 AD
We have already informed you that the OTT rights of Kalki 2898 AD were quoted for a staggering amount. Reportedly, the makers have planned everything to recover the budget on Prabhas’s Kalki 2898 AD, and quoting 33% of the budget on the OTT is also part of the plan. Though the official number is not known, it is rumoured that the makers are demanding 200 crores for OTT rights. Yes, it’s an exorbitant price, but still, it could be agreed upon considering the film’s powerful star cast and business potential.
If the makers successfully lock a deal for the amount mentioned above, they would recover 33.33% of the film’s total budget. Speaking about Prabhas’ last film, Salaar reportedly bagged 160 crores by selling OTT rights of South Indian languages to Netflix. Interestingly, the price of the Hindi version rights, which are with Disney+ Hotstar, is unknown.
Meanwhile, apart from Prabhas, Kalki 2898 AD also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, and Kamal Haasan in crucial roles. Reportedly, even HanuMan fame Teja Sajja has joined the cast. The film is scheduled to release on 9th May 2024. There have been reports about the postponement due to pending post-production work, but makers are trying their best to meet the deadline.