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Who is Lord Krishna in Kalki 2898 AD? Actor and Movie Details Unveiled

Discover the actor behind Lord Krishna in Kalki 2898 AD, the epic sci-fi film directed by Nag Ashwin, know about Krishnakumar Balasubramanian's role and his experience portraying this iconic character.

by Aishwarya

Updated Jun 28, 2024

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Who is Lord Krishna in Kalki 2898 AD? Actor and Movie Details Unveiled

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In the film Kalki 2898 AD, Lord Krishna is portrayed by Krishnakumar Balasubramanian. The movie opens with a scene where Amitabh Bachchan's character, Ashwathama, interacts with Lord Krishna. Krishnakumar shared this scene on Instagram, expressing his honor and gratitude for playing such a special character. He described the experience as an absolute honor. The film also stars Deepika Padukone, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani.

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Who is Krishnakumar Balasubramanian?

Krishnakumar Balasubramanian is a multi-talented artist who works as an actor, director, producer, lighting designer, and action choreographer. He is married to Rohini Rau, a doctor and international athlete, and they have a daughter named Atiya.

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Krishnakumar debuted in the 2010 Tamil film Kadhalagi, alongside Srushti Dange and others. He is also a proud TEDx speaker, having talked about how theatre can create more tolerant and inclusive societies at TEDx Delhi. His next movie, Sarfira, where he stars with Akshay Kumar and Radhika Madan, is set to release on July 12.

Kalki 2898 AD

Kalki 2898 AD is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language epic science fiction film directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by C. Aswani Dutt. The movie stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. Set in a post-apocalyptic world in 2898 AD, it follows a mission to save the unborn child Kalki, inspired by Hindu mythology.

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Filming started in July 2021 and finished in May 2024, with a budget of ₹600 crore, making it the most expensive Indian film. The film's title was announced in July 2023. Initially set for a May 2024 release, it premiered worldwide on 27 June 2024, receiving positive reviews.

Kalki 2898 AD Plot

In 3102 BC, Ashwathamma is cursed by Krishna to be immortal until he helps Kalki, the last avatar of Vishnu. By 2898 AD, the city of Kasi is ruled by the god-king Yaskin, who conducts cruel experiments to extend his life. Refugee Raaya and the immortal Ashwathamma team up to protect Sumathi, who is pregnant with Kalki, from Yaskin's forces. Bhairava, a bounty hunter, tries to capture Sumathi but eventually helps her escape after discovering her true importance. Yaskin, rejuvenated by a serum, vows to capture Sumathi himself. The film follows their struggles in a post-apocalyptic world and sets the stage for the arrival of Kalki.

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Kalki 2898 AD Cast

Actor

Role

Prabhas

Bhairava, a bounty hunter; Karna

Amitabh Bachchan

Ashwatthama

Kamal Haasan

Supreme Yaskin, the proclaimed god of the Complex

Deepika Padukone

SUM-80 alias Sumathi, a pregnant lab subject and the prophesied mother of Kalki

Disha Patani

Roxie

Saswata Chatterjee

Commander Manas

Brahmanandam

Rajan, Bhairava's landlord

Rajendra Prasad

Rumi

Shobhana

Mariam, the leader of Shambhala

Pasupathy

Veeran, a rebel from Shambhala

Anna Ben

Kyra, Veeran's associate and a rebel from Shambhala

Harshith Malgireddy

Luke

Kavya Ramachandran

Lilly, undercover rebel at the Complex

Ayaz Pasha

Ajju, Kyra's love-interest and rebel from Shambhala

Anil George

Counsellor Bani

Keya Nair

Raia

Vinay Kumar

Sirius

Venkata Ramana

Ronnie

Hamish Boyd

Yuri

Sanghwa Shin

Leon

Keerthy Suresh

BU-JZ-1 alias Bujji, Bhairava's companion AI droid/vehicle (voice-over)

Krishnakumar

Lord Krishna (Voice over by Arjun Das)

Vijay Deverakonda

Arjuna

Mrunal Thakur

Divya, a pregnant lady assumed falsely to be Kalki's mother

Dulquer Salmaan

'The Pilot', Bhairava's guardian

Malvika Nair

Uttarā

S. S. Rajamouli

A bounty hunter and Bhairava's rival

Ram Gopal Varma

Chintu, a street food seller

K. V. Anudeep

A dancer in the Complex

Faria Abdullah

A dancer in the Complex

Srinivas Avasarala

Bhairava's proposed buyer

Where to Watch Kalki 2898 AD?

You can watch Kalki 2898 AD in theaters to experience all the film's twists and turns in a traditional cinema setting.



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