Kalki 2898 AD: The internet can't get over Amitabh Bachchan's de-aged look as Ashwatthama

A still from the character intro teaser of Amitabh Bachchan's Ashwatthama from Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD has left the internet asking for more.

The internet was elated to learn that Amitabh Bachchan will play Ashwatthama in Nag Ashwin's sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD. The character is known in the Indian mythology for his immortality. A blink-and-miss still of Amitabh de-aged into a young avatar has caught the internet's attention.

The makers released a new footage, called ‘Introducing Ashwatthama,’ on Sunday night. It showed an old Amitabh conversing with a young boy how he's lived through the ages. As rushes of his life are shown, a particular still features a de-aged version of the megastar. Amitabh sports his signature brooding look, with a moustache and long, black hair. A radiating, yellow stone adorns his forehead, which probably gives him the immortal powers.

The internet caught on to that particular still and showed their excitement. One user wrote, “The biggest star Indian Film industry has witnessed for 5 decades & continuing… what an epic moment to celebrate his Youth as ASHWTTHAMA in 2024!!” Another posted, “Young Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama (surprise emoji).” “GREAT WORK by the team of #Kalki2898AD on both technology and detailing,” shared a third one.