Kalki 2898-AD

In a dystopian future, the world as we know it has been ravaged by the catastrophic events that unfolded after the Kurukshetra war. Six thousand years have passed since the epic battle, and humanity teeters on the brink of collapse. The once-thriving civilizations now lie in ruins, littered with the remnants of a forgotten era. The climate has been irreparably damaged, and the air is thick with toxic fumes. Resource scarcity has led to the rise of mercenary forces, and anarchy has become the norm in this desolate world. It is in this bleak backdrop that we meet Ashwatthama, the legendary warrior who has been on a relentless quest for redemption for millennia. Tortured by the guilt of his past deeds, Ashwatthama has been driven by an insatiable hunger for atonement. According to ancient prophecy, only he possesses the power to heal the world's wounds and bring about a new era of peace. He is convinced that this apocalyptic landscape holds a glimmer of hope – a mystical energy source known as the "Shakti" – which is believed to possess the power to revive the dying world. Ashwatthama's determination to find this elusive Shakti leads him to a desolate and sprawling metropolis known as "Kalyug." This dystopian city is inhabited by a collection of scavengers, mercenaries, and outcasts who survive by their wits and their fists. Amidst this chaos, a flamboyant and cynical bounty hunter named Bhairava inhabits the city's underbelly. Renowned for his quick wit, his razor-sharp instincts, and his disarming flippant attitude, Bhairava has long resigned himself to the bleak realities of his existence. Bhairava's line of work involves tracking down high-paying bounties for various factions, but the numerous close calls and countless failures have taken their toll on his psyche. Haunted by the countless near-death experiences and disillusioned with the morally bankruptcy of his occupation, Bhairava finds himself trapped in a cycle of poverty and desperation. The burden of an unfulfilled promise – a vow to his long-lost sister to never give up hope – is all that keeps him from surrendering completely to the bleakness that surrounds him. The quest of Ashwatthama and the tenacity of Bhairava are course-set for a calamitous collision. As Ashwatthama draws closer to the fabled Shakti, the boundaries between fate and the unwarranted capriciousness of destiny become increasingly blurred. The events leading up to their confrontation are set into motion when Bhairava receives a lucrative offer for a high-stakes bounty from a powerful warlord – the same warlord who is secretly hiding the location of the Shakti from Ashwatthama. With only a meager understanding of the world's collapsing landscape, Bhairava unwittingly becomes Ashwatthama's prime obstacle on the path to redemption. As Bhairava endeavours to repay his overdue bounty, he finds himself at the forefront of a global war. Ashwatthama's unrelenting pursuit of the Shakti – an event known as the "Final Quest" – will shake the fragile world order to its core. As Bhairava navigates the intricate web of politics, war, and intrigue, he finds himself cornered with a daunting choice – either confront the uncertainty and all its unpredictability or crumble under the weight of his own failure. Conversely, Ashwatthama's seemingly inescapable fate could become either a calamity or an extraordinary turning point. The intricate interplay of destiny, human machinations, and redemption forms the bedrock of this futuristic mythological drama, offering a deep exploration of what happens to humanity in the dark corners of the universe when a world encounters its final moments.