Kalki 2898 AD's pre launch event saw the presence of Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan in Mumbai. The fans got excited to see the stalwarts of Indian cinema together at one stage.
During the launch event a trailer was exclusively released for the media present there. Today, the same trailer of the much awaited sci-fi movie directed by Nag Ashwin was going to release but it has already leaked online.
Fans are now demanding that the trailer be released immediately as many have seen the leaked version and that they also want to watch the original version.
Fun Banter between Deepika and Prabhas at Kalki launch
Kalki launch was a fun event with Prabhas and Deepika engaging in a fun banter. Deepika pointed at her growing belly jokingly said: “Actually, I'm like this because of all the food he's fed me.”
She referred to Prabhas' love for food and also told the gathering that there would be a spread of dishes on the sets of Kalki 2898 AD shoot everyday.
Rana Dagubatti was hosting the night and it was Deepika's first movie event post her pregnancy announcement.
Deepika jokingly responded to Rana and said: “The film went on for three years so I thought why not do it for some more months?” Talking about her character in the film, she said, “I play a mother and the movie is out on the 27th for everyone to discover the rest of it.”
Big B's rare appearance at a movie launch
'Kalki 2898 AD' launch also saw another rare moment when Amitabh Bachchan made a rare appearance at the launch of any movie of his.
He mentioned the same in his daily blog as well, saying: 'it is a justification beyond personal choices."
"The day of presence .. the day of , being with the greats of those that make the presence of the film .. KALKI 2898 AD ..
my presence for promotional work is one that I shy away from .. but for the sake of the most humble Production team .. and more particularly , a team that is run by daughters of the Head .. it is a justification beyond personal choices ..
And .. to be a part of a vision of the maker and director , of some extraordinary thought was a delight that I had not imagined or was even close to .. "
He also shared a few photos from the event where he was also presented with the first ticket of the most awaited movie of the year, 'Kalki 2898 AD' directed by Nag Ashwin.
Amitabh Bachchan was dressed smartly in a black sweat shirt, cargos and comfy shoes. He also lend a helping hand to the lady of the hour - Deepika Padukone, who is expecting her first child soon.
Kalki 2898 AD is going to release Pan India on June 27.
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