‘Kalki 2898 AD’ nominated for Best Film at IFFM 2025, alongside ‘Stree 2’, ‘L2: Empuraan’ and others

Nag Ashwin’s ambitious sci-fi epic ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ continues to soar long after its theatrical release. The film, which took Indian cinema to new heights with its grand scale and futuristic storytelling, has now been nominated for Best Film at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025.

'Kalki 2898 AD' joins a diverse list of Best Film nominees, including 'Homebound', ‘Stree 2’, ‘L2: Empuraan’, ‘Maharaj’, ‘Meiyazhagan’, and ‘Superboys of Malegaon’, a lineup that reflects the wide range of Indian cinematic



storytelling.

The 16th edition of IFFM will be held from August 14 to 24, with the Awards Night on August 15. This year’s nominations recognise films and streaming content released between June 15, 2024, and June 14, 2025, with winners selected by an esteemed jury from the Australian film industry.

Released in June 2024, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ received mixed reviews on release but went on to become a commercial success, grossing over Rs 600 crore globally. The film features a stellar cast including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, and is produced by Vyjayanthi Movies.