Kalki 2898 AD Release Date Might Get Postponed (Photo Credit – IMDb)
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Kalki 2898 AD is one of the biggest releases of 2024. The sci-fi dystopian film stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Prakash Raj and Disha Patani. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the posters and initial promo have created a lot of excitement among the fans and movie-going audience. However, the latest speculations mention that the movie might get delayed, again!
The Prabhas starrer is slated to release on May 9, 2024. However, reports state that the film, which was earlier supposed to be released in 2022, might change its release date. In 2022, the pandemic played a spoilsport, causing delays in everything. So what’s the issue now? Keep reading…
Is Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD Delayed?
Recently, the Election Commission announced the Lok Sabha Elections dates for 2024. The voting is scheduled in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on May 13, 2024. The first phase begins on April 19, 2024, and the results will be announced on June 4, 2024. So, all the focus is going to be on these upcoming elections. Kalki 2898 AD is shot in Telugu and Hindi languages simultaneously. So, if the major Telugu-speaking states will be busy with the polls, one wonders if it is the right time to release such a big film!
On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), several netizens and Prabhas fans believe indeed that Kalki 2898 AD will definitely get postponed. Some fans even suggested the dates the makers should opt for to release their sci-fi thriller. One person tweeted, “Elections or not, May 9 was NEVER a good date to begin with. As #Kalki2898AD is aiming largely at USA market, clashing with Planet of the Apes was never a good idea. IMAX screens are necessary. July 4 or July 12 are the best dates for max screen count, both in India & overseas.”
Another netizen posted, “#Kalki2898AD possible release dates – more chances this dates if postpone – #Prabhas. June 14 – 4 Days Long Weekend. July 12 – 1 public holiday in the first week apart from Saturday & Sunday. July 26 – 1 public holiday in the first week apart from Saturday & Sunday.”
Check out what fans posted about Kalki 2898 AD:
It’s almost official #Kalki2829AD will be postponed now meeting the our futuristic superhero #bhairava take little bit more
This is the best decision as general election as well Andra Pradesh elections lie May
Best possible is now June 13 – bakrid #Prabhas#KamalHaasanpic.twitter.com/bSS8tE8ysZ
#Kalki Makers meeting tonight for a new release date:
👉#Kalki2898AD is scheduled for May 9th, 2024 release. However, with the election date scheduled for May 13th, the heat of the political campaigns will linger until May 11th, which will not provide much mileage for any film pic.twitter.com/QDeOfn51Mc
#Kalki Makers meeting tonight for a new release date:
👉#Kalki2898AD is scheduled for May 9th, 2024 release. However, with the election date scheduled for May 13th, the heat of the political campaigns will linger until May 11th, which will not provide much mileage for any film pic.twitter.com/QDeOfn51Mc
List of IMAX releases through May to August. #Kalki2898AD team needs to decide the new release date fast, & convey it to the IMAX corporation & sign the contract with them soon.
June 21 seems to be the best date, as no major Indian & Hollywood film releasing that day. pic.twitter.com/Db0rtJOgRl
Meanwhile, the film is cited as the most expensive Indian film ever made. It was also the first Indian film presented at the San Diego Comic-Con in 2023. Prabhas plays the character Bhairava in the Nag Ashwin directorial. The details about Deepika Padukone’s character in Kalki 2898 AD are under wraps.
So far, the makers haven’t commented on whether the film’s release has been postponed. Until then, the release date of the Prabhas starrer stays May 9.
