Did you know Sobhita Dhulipala dubbed for Deepika Padukone in the Telugu version of Kalki 2898 AD?

Directed by Nag Ashwin, the post-apocalyptic film has entered the ₹500 crore club within four days of its global release.

Published on: Jul 1, 2024, 16:56:29 IST

By Sugandha Rawal

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Sobhita Dhulipala and Kalki 2898 AD have a connection that goes way deeper than just those quick cameos. In the Telugu version of the film, directed by Nag Ashwin, Sobhita lent her voice to Deepika Padukone's character, Sumathi. Word on the street is that Sobhita dubbed Deepika's lines, which was confirmed when the director gave Sobhita a big shout-out in the opening credits. Also read: Kalki 2898 AD worldwide box office collection day 4: Prabhas, Deepika Padukone film flies past ₹500 cr mark

Kalki 2898 AD stars Deepika Padukone as Sum-80, aka Sumathi, who bears a miracle child.

Sobhita reacts

The Made in Heaven actor added more drama to the situation by posting a picture of the cue card that expressed gratitude. She wrote "Sweetest" in the caption and tagged the Kalki 2898 AD team. Telugu is Sobhita's mother tongue.

She tagged Nag Ashwin, Vyajanthi Movies, Priyanka C Dutt, and Swapna Dutt.

About the role

The film marks Deepika foray into Telugu film industry. She is seen in the role of Sum-80, aka Sumathi, who bears a miracle child. Taking a note from the pages of Mahabharat, Sumathi is said to carry the 10th avatar of Vishnu — Kalki — who will bring an end to the Kali Yug and start a new era. In the film, Kamal Haasan’s Supreme Yaskin is out to kill the child, while Amitabh Bachchan’s Ashwatthama is tasked to protect the unborn child.

More on the film

Directed by Nag Ashwin, the post-apocalyptic film is inspired by Hindu scriptures and set in the year 2898 AD. The film is a blend of Hindu epic Mahabharata and science fiction. The big-budget film is produced by Vyjayanthi Movies and was released on Thursday in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English.

Kalki 2898 AD, mounted on a whopping budget of ₹600 crore, also features Prabhas, Disha Patani, Saswata Chatterjee and Shobhana. Vijay Deverakonda, Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur have cameos in the film. As per the film's team, the multilingual 3D spectacle has entered the ₹500 crore club within four days of its global release.

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Sugandha Rawal
Sugandha Rawal has been writing about entertainment and lifestyle for over 13 years, and if there's one thing that's kept her going, it's a genuine love for storytelling. She completed her graduation in Journalism from the University of Delhi and went on to earn her Master of Media from IP University. Beginning her career in the fast-paced environment of news wire reporting, she learned the art of accuracy, speed, and storytelling under pressure. She later expanded her horizons in print journalism, where she honed her feature-writing skills and developed a keen eye for detail and narrative depth. These days, she's firmly rooted in digital journalism, adapting and evolving with a media landscape that never sits still. Over the years, Sugandha has covered everything from Bollywood and celebrity culture to wellness trends and lifestyle shifts. She enjoys spotting the drama behind headlines, the emotion behind interviews, and the details that others might miss. When she is not chasing the latest entertainment update or lifestyle trend, you will find her observing the cultural shifts that shape the stories we consume every day.Read More

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