Kalki 2898AD's trailer was recently released and features a pregnant Deepika Padukone. While the trailer shows Amitabh Bachchan in the role of Ashwatthama, there has been no clarity given to Deepika's character. It is suggested that just like Bachchan, Padukone's character is also inspired by the Mahabharata.
Mythologically, Ashwatthama was cursed by Lord Krishna with immortality because he attempted to kill Uttara's unborn child to end the lineage of the Pandavas. Krishna took the gem from Ashwatthama's forehead and cursed him to roam the forests until the end of the Kal Yuga with blood and pus oozing from his injuries, crying for death, but death would not meet him. ADVERTISEMENT Cut to Kalki's trailer, where we see a wounded Ashwatthama trying to protect the unborn child of Deepika's character.
With what is there in our mythology, it looks like the makers of Kalki have taken some inspiration from the Mahabharata and changed the storyline. It looks like Deepika Padukone is going to play a role inspired by Uttara, but unlike in the Mahabharata, Ashwatthama will be seen protecting Uttara's unborn child. This kid will have the responsibility to save the world from the demons of Kal Yuga.
A post shared by दीपिका पादुकोण (@deepikapadukone) In the electrifying trailer, megastar Amitabh Bachchan brings to life the enigmatic Ashwatthama with unmatched intensity, showcasing his action prowess. Meanwhile, Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan looks truly unrecognizable .