Legendary actor
Amitabh Bachchan
took on the persona of
Ashwatthama
from his upcoming film ‘
Kalki 2898 AD
’ to deliver a powerful message to the
Indian T20 World Cup squad
. Premiered during an
IPL 2024
match, Amitabh Bachchan’s video, backed by the film’s score, urged players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to embrace bravery and determination.
In the video, Amitabh Bachchan’s resonant voice recited a stirring poem: “Ye mahayudh hai, ab hoja tu taiyaar.
Ab ban ja veer, buland kar le apni taqdeer, dikha dum, laga dum” (This is a war, get ready for it. Now, become brave, elevate your destiny, show your strength, put in effort).
Fans lauded the creative gesture, attributing praise to director Nag Ashwin for the innovative promotion. Former cricketer, Irfan Pathan commented – “This is Brilliant ❤️,” while a netizen wrote – “Nag Ashwin mawaa geniussss.”
Before Amitabh Bachchan’s Ashwathama taking center stage, it was the Rebel Star Prabas’ ‘Bhairava’ avatar that grabbed the attention at the IPL 2024 broadcasts. During the Lucknow SuperGiants VS Mumbai Indians IPL match, the official Twitter account of the movie unveiled a teaser clip featuring Prabhas’ ‘Bhairava’ persona, urging viewers with the slogan, “Kal Ke Liye Aaj Khelo” (Play for tomorrow, today). The video offered a tantalizing glimpse of the upcoming match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders.
India’s T20 World Cup squad, led by Rohit Sharma, includes Hardik Pandya as Vice-Captain, along with notable players like Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah. The reserves feature Shubman Gill and Khaleel Ahmed. The anticipation for India’s performance is high, with fans eagerly awaiting their matches in New York and the West Indies.
Amidst the cricket fever, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ gears up for release in June, boasting a star-studded cast featuring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani alongside Amitabh Bachchan. With the film’s intriguing premise and stellar ensemble, expectations are soaring, promising an immersive cinematic experience for audiences worldwide.
