The anticipation for "Kalki 2898 AD" reached a new peak with the release of its second trailer on Friday, June 21st. Renowned director SS Rajamouli took to X to express his excitement, calling the trailer "power-packed" and highlighting its ability to perfectly set the stage for the film's release.

Rajamouli lauded the film's cast, particularly praising the depth and intrigue surrounding Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas (referred to as "Darling"), and Deepika Padukone's characters. However, it was Kamal Haasan's appearance that truly captivated Rajamouli, who expressed his amazement at the veteran actor's transformative look. Rajamouli concluded his message by expressing his eager anticipation for the film's release, stating, "Nagi (Nag Ashwin) can’t wait to immerse into your world on the 27th!"

Sharing his excitement, Rajamouli posted "Power packed trailer it is… https://youtu.be/-rTzyZZGJ84 It sets the right mood and tone to watch the film FDFS. ‌ Amitabh ji, Darling and Deepika’s characters seem to have a lot of depth and are truly intriguing. I am still stuck on Kamal sir’s look and how he amazes as always Nagi… can’t wait to immerse into your world on the 27th! #KALKI2898AD"

Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film presents a captivating glimpse into a dystopian future where war and emotions collide. The trailer reveals more characters, delving deeper into the story. The two-minute and twenty-two-second clip confirms Deepika Padukone's character as the bearer of Kalki, the avatar of Kali Yuga, while Ashwatthama declares, "God resides in your womb." This sets the stage for an intense battle between Ashwatthama and Bhairava (Prabhas' character).

The trailer also unveils Kamal Haasan's role as a wise sage in the sci-fi epic.

With a massive budget of Rs 600 crore, making it India's most expensive film, "Kalki 2898 AD" is set to be a visual spectacle. Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, the film will release in theaters on June 27, 2024, in multiple languages. Rajamouli's praise and the captivating trailer have further ignited the excitement surrounding the film, leaving fans eagerly awaiting its arrival.

Power packed trailer it is… https://t.co/WunNn92TJF It sets the right mood and tone to watch the film FDFS. ‌

Amitabh ji, Darling and Deepika’s characters seem to have a lot of depth and are truly intriguing. I am still stuck on Kamal sir’s look and how he amazes as always 🤯…

— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) June 22, 2024