This year’s edition ofSan Diego Comic-Conis officially underway, taking place from Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, July 23. So far, the event has offered a variety of new looks at upcoming television and film projects, from video footage, displays on the show floor,activations, and more. Indian production company Vyjayanthi Movies joined in the festivities, releasing the first trailer for their highly anticipated sci-fiaction filmKalki 2898 AD.
Kalki 2898 AD, formerly known asProject K, follows a man meant to bea modern-day embodimentof the Hindu god Vishnu. Though no one quite knows why he’s there, his main purpose is to protect Earth from evil forces threatening to destroy everything. The trailer quickly reveals the chaos society now finds itself in, as people scatter in a panic. As the trailer continues, it relies primarily on the enrapturing visuals and soundtrack, revealing the movie’sbold action sequencesand teasing some of the elements at play. The only dialogue comes at the end as someone asks (demands, really), “What is Project K?”
Kalki 2898 ADis written and directed byNag Ashwin, known previously for writing and directing the 2018 featureMahanti. It was produced byC. Aswani Dutt’s Vyjayanthi Movies.Kalki 2898 AD’s cast includesPrahbas(Baahubali: The Beginning),Deepika Padukone(Pathaan),Amitabh Bachchan(Wisdom for Heroes),Kamal Hassan(My Story), andDisha Patani(Radhe).
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What Else Has Been Revealed During San Diego Comic-Con?
So far, San Diego Comic-Con has revealed content for many other anticipated projects, starting the four-day event off strong. In television, viewers saw the first footage from Max’s upcoming seriesYoung Love, adapted from the Academy Award-winning short filmHair Love. The streamer also released the trailer forAdventure Timespin-offFionna and Cake. Additionally, Disney+ unveiled a new photo fromPercy Jackson and the Olympians. On the film side of things, Collider debuted an exclusive poster forDisney’sHaunted Mansion. Superhero fans also got acloser look at Aquaman’s costumefor the forthcomingAquamansequelAquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Beyond on-screen content, major exhibitors such as Funko will have plenty of collectibles on hand for attendees, withsomething for horror fanatics, Disney lovers, Marvel and DC enthusiasts, and more. SDCC also announced that the convention is hitting the high seasin cruise form beginning in 2025.
Kalki 2898 ADis due to release sometime in 2024. Watch the trailer below:
