In a thrilling event that took place at the prestigious San Diego Comic-Con, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and director Nag Ashwin captivated the audience as they unveiled the official title of their highly-anticipated film. Now renamed "Kalki 2898 AD," the movie boasts an ensemble cast featuring the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. However, fans were left wondering about the absence of the legendary Amitabh Bachchan from the grand launch.

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The Megastar's Reveals Reason about his Absence from Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD Launch

As news about the event spread like wildfire, fans eagerly awaited an explanation from the megastar himself. True to his commitment to keeping his followers updated, Amitabh Bachchan took to his blog to clarify the situation. On this particular day, he candidly revealed the reason behind his non-attendance at the spectacular San Diego affair.

Citing medical restrictions as the primary cause, Big B expressed regret for not being able to join his fellow cast members and director Nag Ashwin on the momentous occasion. Despite the director's relentless persuasion, Amitabh Bachchan had to prioritize his health and work commitments, which unfortunately prevented his physical presence at the event.

Nonetheless, the megastar expressed his appreciation for the first look of "Kalki 2898 AD," acknowledging its captivating style, music, and frames. While he couldn't be there in person, Amitabh Bachchan's excitement for the film was palpable through his words.

Notably, the film's title, "Kalki 2898 AD," holds significant mythological importance. Amitabh Bachchan shed light on the title's deeper meaning in his blog post. He elaborated on the evolution of the dating system from "AD" (Anno Domini), meaning "in the year of the Lord," to "CE" (Common Era), and "BC" (Before Christ) to "BCE" (Before Common Era). He contemplated on the reasons for these changes, which were related to the birth of Christ, and mused about the diverse year and month-naming conventions across different regions of the world based on their unique calendars.

Earlier, the actor had confessed his initial ignorance regarding the significance of Comic-Con. In a lighthearted moment shared on his blog, Amitabh Bachchan revealed that he had sought enlightenment from his son, Abhishek Bachchan, who was genuinely surprised by his father's unfamiliarity with the massive pop culture event. Abhishek gladly informed him about the global stature of Comic-Con, leaving the senior Bachchan intrigued.

As the excitement for "Kalki 2898 AD" continues to build, fans are eagerly awaiting its release on January 12, 2024. The first glimpse of the film has already garnered immense enthusiasm and curiosity, setting the stage for an epic cinematic journey.