Touted as one of the most anticipated movies of 2024, Nag Ashwin's magnum opus has been grabbing headlines for quite some time now. The hype surrounding the upcoming sci-fi received a much-needed boost recently when the makers revealed the trailer and the first track from the film. The film's stellar cast includes Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani.
However, another thing that has been grabbing headlines is Bujji, a futuristic vehicle that will feature as a sidekick to Prabhas' character Bhairava in the upcoming film. Bujji is an AI-built high-end car that will play a pivotal role in , featuring as the best friend of Bhairava (Prabhas). The concept of Bujji originated when director Nag Ashwin sought Mahindra boss Anand Mahindra's help to build the futuristic vehicle during the production phase.
Mahindra then engaged his team to create this futuristic beast. Bujji, unlike the CGI models seen in other movies, is a real-life, fully functioning vehicle which plays a pivotal role in the film. The vehicle was built through a collaboration between Mahindra and Jayem Automotives in Coimbatore, Chennai.
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— Kalki 2898 AD (@Kalki2898AD) The custom-built vehicle measures 6,075 mm in length, 3,380 mm in width, and 2,186 mm in height. The three-wheeled futuristic vehicle weighs over six tonnes and resembles the high-tech Batmobile. Bujji is powered by two Mahindra electric motors with a combined output of 94kW, making it a fully electric .