Watch: Anand Mahindra Takes The Futuristic Bujji From Kalki 2898 AD For A Test Drive

Prabhas will be seen driving Bujji in the Nag Ashwin film. (Photo Credit: X)

Ever since director Nag Ashwin and Prabhas unveiled Bujji, the one-of-a-kind custom-made six-tonne beast of a car that plays sidekick to Prabhas in Kalki 2898 AD, the curiosity around the vehicle continues to remain at its peak. While makers are trying a lot of creative ways to promote Bujji, business magnate Anand Mahindra has now gotten his hands on it. An avid social media user, Anand Mahindra recently shared a video of him riding the futuristic vehicle, which resembles the Batmobile.

The video was originally shared by the film’s official X handle with visuals of the industrialist driving the Bujji. The video captures Mahindra’s amazement as he witnesses the three-wheeler electric vehicle. After taking a tour of it, he took Bujji for a test drive. Later, he shared a picture of himself with the massive vehicle and his own personal car. “The mission was to invade Mumbai. But at Mahindra Towers in Worli, #Bujji ran into its cousin—my scarlet ScorpioN—and negotiated a peace treaty,” Anand Mahindra wrote.

Additionally, he also lauded director Nag Ashwin for bringing a “landmark” sci-fi film to India. “My good wishes are with everyone who dreams THIS big,” his post concluded.

Notably, the concept of Bujji was coined by the director himself, following which he approached Anand Mahindra for his assistance. The industrialist keenly engaged his team and initiated a partnership with Jayem Automotive in Coimbatore to create the vehicle. It runs on two Mahindra e-motors. Earlier, Anand Mahindra was seen cheering on Bujji’s debut on the microblogging platform. “We’re so proud of Nag Ashwin and his tribe of filmmakers who aren’t afraid to think big…and I mean REALLY big…” he wrote.

About Kalki 2898 AD

Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki 2898 AD features a stellar cast of Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan and Disha Patani, among others. The trailer for the film was recently unveiled, kicking off in a dystopian Kashi where people are scorching for food, water and shelter under the rule of a cruel king.

While Big B plays Ashwatthama, Deepika Padukone portrays a pregnant woman who carries a divine being, which the king desires. Next enters Prabhas as Bhairava, who claims to have never lost a fight.

The film will be released on June 27, 2024, marking the first-ever collaboration between Prabhas and Deepika Padukone.