‘Kalki 2898 AD’: Did You Know Mahindra Boss Anand Mahindra Played Pivotal Role in Creating Prabhas’ Futuristic Sidekick ‘Bujji’?
Prabhas' robotic friend Bujji has set social media abuzz with its futuristic look and high-end features. Ahead of Kalki 2898 AD's grand theatrical release on June 27, it's the perfect time to learn more about the three-wheeled electric vehicle and how Anand Mahindra helped create it.
Touted as one of the most anticipated movies of 2024, Nag Ashwin's magnum opus Kalki 2898 AD has been grabbing headlines for quite some time now. The hype surrounding the upcoming sci-fi received a much-needed boost recently when the makers revealed the trailer and the first track from the film. The film's stellar cast includes Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani. However, another thing that has been grabbing headlines is Bujji, a futuristic vehicle that will feature as a sidekick to Prabhas' character Bhairava in the upcoming film. Kalki 2898 AD Ticket Fiasco: Prabhas Fans Accidentally Fill Rajasekhar’s ‘Kalki’ to Almost 20 Sold-Out Shows for June 27; This Is How BookMyShow Reacts.
What Is Bujji and How Was It Created
Bujji is an AI-built high-end car that will play a pivotal role in Kalki 2898 AD, featuring as the best friend of Bhairava (Prabhas). The concept of Bujji originated when director Nag Ashwin sought Mahindra boss Anand Mahindra's help to build the futuristic vehicle during the production phase. Mahindra then engaged his team to create this futuristic beast. Bujji, unlike the CGI models seen in other movies, is a real-life, fully functioning vehicle which plays a pivotal role in the film. The vehicle was built through a collaboration between Mahindra and Jayem Automotives in Coimbatore, Chennai.
Watch Bujji Introduction Video Here:
Anand Mahindra Takes Bujji for a Spin
Bujji Cruises on the Streets of Nagpur
The custom-built vehicle measures 6,075 mm in length, 3,380 mm in width, and 2,186 mm in height. The three-wheeled futuristic vehicle weighs over six tonnes and resembles the high-tech Batmobile. Bujji is powered by two Mahindra electric motors with a combined output of 94kW, making it a fully electric vehicle. It can hit a top speed of 45 kmph.
Naga Chaitanya Test Drives Prabhas’ Sidekick Bujji
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The makers have been allowing various celebrities and personalities to test drive the automotive marvel. A few weeks back, Anand Mahindra also took Bujji for a test drive. The video was shared by the makers on their official handles. They captioned it, "#Bujji meets @anandmahindra". The vehicle has received widespread praise from other celebrities like Naga Chaitanya and F1 racer Narain Karthikeyan. Bujji will be voiced by Keerthy Suresh in the film. Kalki 2898 AD Advance Booking: Over 77K Tickets Sold in North America for Prabhas and Deepika Padukone's Sci-Fi Film.
Produced on a massive budget by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki 2898 AD is scheduled for a June 27 release.
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