Kalki 2898 AD is one of the most awaited films in Indian cinema. For the first time in his career, Prabhas teams up with Nag Ashwin, the director of the award-winning film Mahanati. The superhero film is all set to hit the screens on June 27, 2024, and the promotions are happening at a brisk pace.

Kalki 2898 AD budget details are here

Every aspect of this film is quite interesting, and we have been bringing you detailed updates one after the other. Now, we have some juicy info about the film's budget. We at OTTplay have learned that Kalki 2898 AD was made on a massive budget of Rs 600 crore.

Kalki 2898 AD - Remuneration of stars in the film

Half of the budget has gone into the remunerations of the stars, and most of the other part has gone to the VFX of the film. This is the costliest film to date in Indian cinema and has a very crazy concept. Prabhas will be seen in the role of a superhero, and he has charged Rs 100 crore as his fee.

Next in line is Kamal Haasan, who has charged a whopping Rs 50 crore for his cameo in the film. Deepika Padukone, who plays the female lead, has been paid Rs 10 crore, and the same has been given to Amitabh Bachchan. We have also come to know that most of the budget has been recovered through the OTT and Hindi dubbing rights of the film.

Vyjayanthi Movies, the production house is quite confident and is releasing the film on its own in many areas of its release. The makers have also bet big on the theatrical business of the film, and if Kalki 2898 AD turns out to be a hit, it will surely make Rs 1000 crore at the box office.

Nag Ashwin is a genius director and has made some crazy films like Mahanati in the past. For the first time, he is attempting something this big. There is also massive pressure on him to deliver, and we need to see if Kalki 2898 AD will hit the bull's eye or not.

Disha Patani also plays a key role in this film which has music by Santosh Narayanan. In the days to come, the makers have planned crazy promotions across the country. The Hyderabad event, which showcased Prabhas's ride, Bujji, in the film, raised the hype for the film big time. Watch this space for more updates on this project.

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