After winning over the audience in the west, Kalki 2898 AD is all set to make the Japanese fans go gaga over the cinematic brilliance of the film. Set in a futuristic, post-apocalyptic world, the film masterfully combines mythology with cutting-edge storytelling. With its ambitious scale and jaw-dropping visuals, the film has cemented its place as one of the most talked-about Indian movies to date.
Ahead of its Japanese theatrical release on January 3, 2025, a special premiere was held on December 18, with director Nag Ashwin and producer Priyanka Dutt in attendance.
Actor Prabhas expressed his gratitude to the fans in Japan through a heartfelt message shared by the production house on their official social media handle. " Konnichiwa Japan. Thank you so much for the love you have shown me and my movies over the years. I have been waiting to come to Japan for a long time very very sorry that I am unable to make it now due to sprain during shoot but I promise to see you all very soon and enjoy the release of Kalki 2898 AD together with all of you. Kizo and Twinco have been of immense support and I thank them for their efforts towards the fantastic release of Kalki on 3rd January see you all very soon in Japan. Arigato gozaimasu."

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Feb 26, 2026Taking to social media some the fans shared, :
"Thank you for coming all the way to Japan in this cold weather!
@nagashwin7
Kalki, I watched a really amazing movie…!
I will definitely go again on the release date of January 3rd next year! ✨
The image was hastily drawn by the director for the stage greeting ✍️"
Link: https://x.com/aacrispy/status/1869408647559954939
"No… I mean, it was sooooooo interesting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! An Indian movie like I've never seen before. A fusion of Indian mythology and science fiction. A Prabhas like I've never seen before. Ashvatthaman!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll start reading the Mahabharata properly from tomorrow!! #カルキ2898AD"
Link: https://x.com/imuoy/status/1869381548698747271

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Feb 19, 2026Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Directed by Nag Ashwin and featuring an ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan , Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, the film will premiere on 3rd January, 2025.