1 year of Kalki 2898 AD: Inside the world of the Prabhas starrer – The making of India’s most ambitious sci-fi film
One year ago, Kalki 2898 AD took Indian cinema to a whole new dimension — both literally and metaphorically. Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, the magnum opus broke not just box office records but also every creative convention we’ve seen in Indian filmmaking. As the film completes a year since its release, we look back at how this monumental sci-fi epic was brought to life — with a mix of vision, innovation, and absolute madness. Building a Future Never Seen Before When Nag Ashwin set out to create Kalki 2898 AD , he wasn’t just making a film — he was creating an entire universe. From the decaying post-apocalyptic Kashi to the high-tech dystopian Complex and the mysterious world of Shambhala, each set was imagined in detail from scratch. Every inch of the set was constructed to reflect a world 800 years into the future, yet rooted in mythology. Helming the production design was Nitin Zihani Choudhary, who ensured that every location felt immersive and beli...