Nag Ashwin’s much-anticipated film “Kalki 2898 AD” premiered in theatres on June 27, drawing enthusiastic responses from both fans and critics. Featuring an all-star cast including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, this cinematic marvel has set a new benchmark for Indian cinema.
Star-Studded Applause
Celebrated actor Vijay Deverakonda, who has a cameo role in the film, and actress Rashmika Mandanna attended a special screening and couldn’t contain their excitement. Rashmika expressed her admiration on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “OH MY FREAKING GOD! @nagashwin7 you are a beautiful GENIUS! INCREDIBLE!! Congratulations Kalki. This film deserves all the love and more. Watching our mythical gods come alive on our screens is my favourite part of it. God!! What a film!!!”
Vijay, portraying Arjuna in the film, expressed his hope for the film’s monumental success, stating, “Just watched the film. I don’t know what to say..Overwhelmed. Indian cinema new level unlocked. Wth was that! I hope it makes a 1000 crores and more..#Kalki2898AD.”
Legendary Praise
Iconic actor Rajinikanth also shared his thoughts, praising the Hindi-Telugu bilingual’s cast and crew. He tweeted, “Watched Kalki. WOW! What an epic movie! Director @nagashwin7 has taken Indian cinema to a different level. Hearty congratulations to my dear friend @AswiniDutt @SrBachchan @PrabhasRaju @ikamalhaasan @deepikapadukone and the team of Kalki 2898 AD. Eagerly awaiting Part 2. God bless.”
Nag Ashwin, in response to Rajinikanth’s commendation, tweeted, “Sir… speechless… blessed… from our whole team (folded hands emojis).”
Veteran actor Nagarjuna joined in, extolling the film’s creative team. He tweeted, “Congratulations to the team of super duper Kalki 2898 AD!! Naagi you took us to another time and another place, entwining fiction with mythology and history so effortlessly!! Amit Ji, the original mass hero… Sir, you are on fire… can’t wait to see Kamalji in the sequel… did not get enough of him! Prabhas you did it all over again!! Deepika ji you look so ethereal and convincing as the divine mother!! And the rest of the team (clapping emojis) Ashwini Dutt Garu, dear sweety and Swapna, God bless you! Indian cinema has done it again!!”
A Mythical Sci-Fi Adventure
“Kalki 2898 AD” seamlessly blends science fiction with mythological elements, taking place 6000 years after the Mahabharata. Prabhas stars as Bhairava, a bounty hunter from Kashi, while Deepika Padukone plays SUM-80, a pregnant test subject. Amitabh Bachchan embodies Ashwatthama from Indian mythology, and Kamal Haasan portrays Supreme Yaskin, leader of the Complex.
The film’s narrative follows Bhairava’s quest to earn enough units to secure a place in the complex, with his plans thwarted by Ashwatthama. Directed by Nag Ashwin, this post-apocalyptic tale, inspired by Hindu scriptures and set in 2898 AD, is one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious projects, boasting a budget of ₹600 crore.
Record-Breaking Opening
On its opening day, “Kalki 2898 AD” grossed over ₹191.5 crore worldwide in all languages, as revealed in a poster shared by the film’s team on X (formerly Twitter). This staggering figure underscores the film’s monumental success and sets the stage for its anticipated sequel.
“Kalki 2898 AD” has not only redefined Indian cinema but also demonstrated the boundless potential of blending mythological storytelling with futuristic themes.