Japanese audiences have always had a special admiration for Tollywood films, with blockbusters like Baahubali and RRR receiving immense love. Now, the spotlight is on Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, as it gears up for its Japanese release. Ahead of the film’s release, director Nag Ashwin visited Japan to promote the sci-fi epic.

Although Prabhas was initially expected to attend, he had to skip the trip due to a minor injury. Despite this, the excitement among Japanese fans remains sky-high as they eagerly await January 3, 2025, to experience the movie, which masterfully blends mythology with futuristic storytelling.

Nag Ashwin received a grand welcome in Japan. Adding to the buzz, Vyjayanthi Movies shared a touching photo of Nag Ashwin surrounded by heartfelt letters from Japanese fans. The director also shared his feelings on Instagram, writing, “V rarely get overwhelmed… but Japanese love is like that. Diff level. They learned & wrote in Telugu script. Full love right back to you all. Arigato gozaimas. Can’t wait for you all to enjoy #Kalki2898AD.”

Fans are now curious to see how much Kalki 2898 AD will earn at the Japanese box office. Meanwhile, Prabhas’ admirers are eagerly awaiting updates from Nag Ashwin about the possibility of a sequel to the blockbuster.