Kalki 2898 AD: ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ was released last week and has performed well at the box office at home and abroad so far. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film is set in a post-apocalyptic world 6000 years after Kurukshetra. The film stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani in pivotal roles. The epic sci-fi film also features some jaw-dropping cameos from Vijay Deverakonda, Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur, SS Rajamouli and Ram Gopal Varma. Amidst all this, did you know that one of these actors has worked in Kalki 2898 AD without charging any fees? Let’s find out who this star is?
Which actor did not take fees for Kalki?
According to a report in News18, Vijay Deverakonda has not charged a single penny for working in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. In the film, the actor has a small but memorable cameo as the third Pandava Arjuna. Arjuna’s presence in the film plays an important role in understanding Bhairava’s (Prabhas) past connection with Ashwatthama (Amitabh Bachchan).
Fans have loved the actor’s special cameo in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. Interestingly, Vijay Deverakonda has appeared in a never seen before avatar in this period drama. Amidst all this, let us also tell you that Deverakonda and Nag Ashwin have worked together in the first film directed by Yevade Subramaniam.
Kalki 2898 AD rocked the opening weekend
According to the Times of India report, Kalki directed by Nag Ashwin is the first installment of the cinematic universe. The film has crossed the Rs 500 crore mark worldwide in its opening weekend itself. At the same time, the film has created history by earning more than 300 crores at the Indian box office.
This is Vijay Deverakonda’s upcoming movie
Apart from his cameo in Kalki 2898 AD, Vijay Deverakonda was last seen in The Family Star opposite Mrunal Thakur. The actor’s next project is tentatively titled VD12. It is an action thriller and is being directed by Jersey fame Gautham Tinnanuri. According to Times of India, Deverakonda will be seen playing the role of a cop in his upcoming film.
