Kalki 2898 AD: Not Deepika Padukone But THIS Actress To Play Prabhas’ Love Interest In Nag Ashwin’s Film?

Prabhas Love Interest In Kalki 2898 AD Revealed: Nag Ashwin's recent release Kalki 2898 AD is all over the headlines as it has brought together a stellar cast of Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan and Disha Patani. Touted to be a sci-fi action film, Kalki 2898 AD features the lead cast in a never seen before role as the movie is set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD. With Saswata Chatterjee, Rajendra Prasad, Brahmanandam, Pasupathi and Anna Ben in supporting role, Kalki 2898 AD has been one of the most anticipated releases of the year.

In fact, Kalki 2898 AD is inspired by Hindu scriptures and is the first motion picture instalment of the planned Kalki Cinematic Universe. Ever since the makers have unveiled the star cast and the first look posters of the film, fans have been curious to know about who plays what role in Kalki 2898 AD. Amid this, there have been speculations about Deepika Padukone playing the role of Prabhas' love interest.

Who Is Playing Prabhas' Love Interest In Kalki 2898 AD?

However, as per a recent update post the trailer release, Deepika doesn't seem to be playing the role of Prabhas' love interest. Instead, Kalki 2898 AD trailer has dropped hints about Disha Patani being Prabhas' love interest in this Nag Ashwin directorial. To note, no official announcement has been made in this regard as of now but the glimpse of Disha and Prabhas' chemistry in the trailer as certainly left the audience wanting for more. It is worth a mention Kalki 2898 AD marks Prabhas' first collaboration with both Deepika and Disha

Meanwhile, as Kalki 2898 AD will reportedly chronicle some events of the Mahabharata in the year of 3102 BC, Nag Ashwin in his interaction with Deadline stated that the movie "does not involve any characters actively worshipped by large numbers of Hindus". He further asserted, "We can take it as extremely religious or we can take it as the story of somebody who was born with a lot of power, didn't know what to do with it, and found his mentor in the process".