The honour doesn’t stop there. Production designer Nitin Zihani has also received the National Award for Best Production Design for his work on the Telugu-language epic. The recognition is particularly significant for a film whose world-building is one of its biggest attractions. From its futuristic environments to its elaborate sets, Kalki 2898 AD created a visual universe that felt distinctly different from conventional Indian science-fiction cinema.
The official post also features a striking 45-second video montage, combining footage from the National Film Awards ceremony with high-impact moments from the film. The montage captures the excitement surrounding the win while bringing back glimpses of the larger-than-life world created by director Nag Ashwin. And just when fans are soaking in the achievement, the video ends with a tease of the expanding Kalki universe, keeping curiosity alive about what comes next.
Released in 2024, Kalki 2898 AD stars Prabhas in the lead, alongside an ensemble cast featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Shobana and Disha Patani. Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, the film is set in a dystopian future in the year 2898 AD, with the story drawing inspiration from Hindu mythology. At the centre of the narrative is a mission involving SUM-80's unborn child, believed to be connected to Kalki, the final incarnation of Vishnu.
Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film brought together mythology and futuristic science fiction while building the foundation for what has been described as the Kalki Cinematic Universe. Its ambitious scale, detailed production design and larger-than-life action were central to the experience. Nitin Zihani’s National Award therefore puts a spotlight on one of the key creative departments responsible for bringing this imagined future to life, while the Best Popular Film award recognises the film as a whole.
With two National Awards now adding to its achievements, Kalki 2898 AD has another reason to celebrate. The official video’s final tease also suggests that the story is far from over, giving fans something new to look forward to. As the Kalki universe prepares to expand, the latest recognition makes the film’s journey even more significant — from a bold cinematic experiment to an award-winning franchise with plenty more story left to tell.
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