On Sunday, the makers of Kalki 2898 AD shared the teaser of Amitabh Bachchan's look from the sci-fi dystopian film during the thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The 21-second teaser started with Big B marking presence in warm earthy tones. He was seated in a cave, engaged in prayer to a Shiva linga. He was covered with bandages. Kalki 2898 AD: Amitabh Bachchan’s Youthful Transformation Into Ashwatthama in Nag Ashwin’s Sci-Fi Leaves Fans Amazed! Check Out Netizen Reactions Here.

In the brief clip, one can also see a young kid asking Big B, "Kya tum bhagwan ho, kya tum marr nahi sakte? Tum Bhagwan ho? Kaun ho Tum? (Are you a God, can you not die? Are you God? Who are you?)" To which his character replied, "Dwapar yug se Dash avatar ki pratiksha kar raha hoon main, Dronacharya ka putra Ashwatthama (I have been awaiting the ten avatars since the Dwapara Yuga, I am Ashwatthama, the son of Dronacharya)."

Makers Introduce Big B As Ashwatthama From Kalki 2898 AD

Earlier, in the day, Big B took X and shared the film's new poster, saying "It's been an experience for me like no other..." The sci-fi flick is helmed by Nag Ashwin, known for his directorial works such as 'Yevade Subramanyam' and 'Mahanati'. The film is touted to be a mythology-inspired sci-fi extravaganza set in the future. Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani are also a part of the 'Kalki' world. 'Kalki 2898 AD' made waves after its groundbreaking debut at San Diego Comic-Con last year, earning massive global acclaim.

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