After performing well at the box office, Kalki 2898 AD was released on streaming platforms on August 22, 2024. While Tamil, Telugu, and other South Indian version language versions of the movie were released on Amazon Prime Video, Kalki 2898 AD Hindi version was released on Netflix. Created by Nag Ashwin, Kalki 2898 AD features Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, and more in the leading roles. Kalki 2898 AD is the perfect amalgamation when science meets ancient history & scriptures. Kalki 2898 AD is set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD. Talks around Kalki have intensified again and fans are lavishing praise on Amitabh Bachchan's character of Ashwathama. Notably, there is a particular temple that has been shown in the movie where Ashwathama was meditating for ages. Many fans have shared a videos and even vlogs showcasing real-life Ashwathama entry temple or real temple where Ashwathama was showcased meditating in the movie from where he made his entry. Below is all about real temple shown for Ashwathama's entry-
Where is the real-life temple showcased for Ashwathama's entry in Kalki?
The temple is situated Perumallapadu, near Chejerla, in Nellore district. As per reports, the historical temple of Nageswara Swamy was buried in sand but it was unearthed at Perumallapadu. The temple, which according to the legend was consecrated by Lord Parasurama, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, got buried over a long period of time as river Penna changed its course. The brick structure may have got submerged in sand probably after the 1850 floods. As per a report published in 2020, some local youth of the Perumallapadu village under Chejerla mandal (block) took up sand excavation and unearthed the Siva temple, which was said to have been consecrated by Lord Parasurama.
The officials of the Archaeology and Endowments departments had said they would work out a plan to restore the temple respecting the sentiments of the villagers.
Talking about Kalki 2898 AD, it revolves around a group who are on a mission to save lab subject SUM-80's unborn child, Kalki. Notably, Kalki 2898 AD is the first installment in the Kalki Cinematic Universe. Talking about Kalki 2898 AD characters guide, the epic blockbuster movie features Prabhas in a dual role as Bhairava & Karna, Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama, Kamal Haasan as Supreme Yaskin, the proclaimed god of the Complex, Deepika Padukone as SUM-80 alias Sumathi, a pregnant lab subject and the prophesied mother of Kalki, Disha Patani as Roxie, Rajendra Prasad as Rumi and more in the leading roles.