Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Nag Ashwin’s ambitious magnum opus releases today. It is a dystopian science-fiction action thriller, which combines futurism with mythology. Its characters and plot are inspired by the Mahabharata. The film was initially and mysteriously titled Project K, before the current title was revealed.
Kalki 2898 AD stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani among others. While Prabhas plays Bhairava, a fun, modern saviour, Deepika will be seen as Sumati, a mother yet again, after Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra 2 years ago and Atlee’s Jawan last year. This time, she plays the mother of an unborn child, who the evil forces want to kill, since it’s proclaimed to be Kalki, the 10th incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
The unborn child is protected by Ashwatthama (played by Amitabh), who seems to be inspired by the immortal Ashwatthama from the Mahabharata. He’s lived through ages, thanks to the gemstone fixed on his forehead. In the trailer, we see a younger, de-aged version of Amitabh in a flashback glimpse as well. He’s also seen doing high-octane action in the trailer.
Kamal Haasan stars as Yaskin, presumably the main villain of Kalki 2898 AD, who wants to kill Sumati’s unborn child, who might be the cure to the Kalyug he’s created. Disha Patani will be seen as Roxie, a bounty hunter, and Keerthy Suresh has dubbed for Buji, a futuristic car who’s the sidekick of Bhairava.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:19 PM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Here’s what X users have to say about Prabhas, Deepika-starrer
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: If you’re looking at a compilation of reactions from fans who caught up with the Prabhas and Deepika Padukone-starrer, we’ve got you covered. Here’s the Twitter review.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:06 PM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Fans call Prabhas’ entry ‘bland’
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Several users on X complained about the rather ‘bland’ entry of Prabhas. They said that they’ve never seen such a low-key entry for such a huge superstar in a tentpole film like this.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:52 AM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Fans call Sumitra Deepika Padukone’s ‘best role ever’
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Fans were apprehensive whether they would like to see Deepika Padukone play a mother again, after last year’s Jawan. However, they seem to have lapped it up and even called Sumitra Deepika’s “best role ever.”
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:39 AM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Prabhas’ Salaar team wishes luck
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: The official X handle of Prabhas’ last release, Salaar, and the official handle of its production house, Hombale Films, wished luck to Prabhas and the team of Kalki 2898 AD. “May your vision dominate the big screen and rewrite cinematic history,” the official handle of Salaar stated.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:26 AM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Fans leak Dulquer Salmaan’s cameo
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: It was rumoured that Malayalam superstar Dulquer Salmaan will have a cameo in Nag Ashwin’s film. Fans have now leaked a picture of Dulquer from the film on X. Interestingly, Dulquer played Gemini Ganeshan in Nag’s 2018 period drama Mahanati.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:13 AM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: North American box office surpasses $3.6M
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: The film’s team shared that the Prabhas-starrer has flown past $3.6 million at the North American box office as of 8:30 PM PST. It’s expected to break several records both domestically and overseas, especially in North America. The film had a special session at the Sen Diego Comic-Con last year.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:00 AM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Pawan Kalyan’s son Akira Nandan watches the film, gets chased by paparazzi
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Akira Nandan, son of Telugu superstar and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, visited a theatre with his friends to watch the Prabhas-starrer. He was chased by the paparazzi before he and his friends made it to the elevator.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:47 AM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Nag Ashwin shares picture of chipped slippers, says ‘It has been a long road’
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Director Nag Ashwin, who has been making his magnum opus for over four years now, took to his Instagram Stories to share a picture of his slippers, worn out and chipped on the sides. He wrote along with it, “It has been a long road.”
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:34 AM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Twitter user says even Mayabazar had better dialogues
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: An X user wasn’t impressed by the film as they called it a “contemporary average affair” after watching the first half. They also claimed that the dialogue writing is so bad that even KV Reddy’s 1957 mythological epic Mayabazar eclipses it.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:22 AM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Prabhas fans travel from Alibaug to Mumbai to catch morning show
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Several people arrived at a movie theatre in Chembur, Mumbai to catch the morning show. While speaking to ANI, a Prabhas fan expressed his happiness and shared, “We travelled here from Alibaug. We are huge fans of Prabhas.” Another fan said, “Prabhas is good in the film. Such big films come in 2-3 years. It is a good film.”
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:09 AM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Prabhas fans celebrate release of his film at Sandhya theatre in Hyderabad
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Scores of fans reached the Sandhya theatre in Hyderabad to watch Kalki 2898 AD. They could be seen in a celebratory mood dancing to the beats of the dhol. People also put up cutouts and posters of actor Prabhas. They also danced as ‘Rebel Star’ Prabhas’ credit rolled on the screen.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:56 AM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Kamal Haasan has only 2 scenes, to have a longer arc in sequel
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Kamal Haasan, who looks unrecognisable in the trailer as the main villain Yaskin, has only two scenes. However, he still makes a mark. His character is expected to have more screentime in the sequel.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:43 AM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Fans lap up Vijay Deverakonda’s cameo as Arjuna
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Despite the film team’s request, fans shared videos of Vijay Deverakona’s cameo as Arjuna. He comes in at a key moment in a sequence also featuring Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan. Vijay has previously teamed up with director Nag Ashwin in his 2018 critically acclaimed period drama, Mahanati.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:31 AM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Delhi YouTuber claims no English subtitles in Telugu show
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Delhi YouTuber Anmol Jamwal, who runs the film appreciation YouTube channel Tried & Refused Productions, posted on X that his Telugu show of the film doesn’t have English subtitles. Several users took to the comment section to say how common an issue it is with pan-India films.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:18 AM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Ram Gopal Varma’s cameo has the internet in splits
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Not just SS Rajamouli, but another prominent Telugu filmmaker has an interesting cameo in the movie. Ram Gopal Varma, the director behind Telugu tentpoles like Shiva and Rakhta Charitra, was spotted in the film, explaining something to Prabhas’ Bhairava and then taking him by surprise.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:05 AM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Fans laud SS Rajamouli’s cameo
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Fans couldn’t help but share SS Rajamouli’s cameo, where he’s driving a futuristic car and telling Prabhas that he’ll keep him for 10 years the next time, referring to their blockbuster Baahubali franchise, which kept Prabhas busy for 5 years.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:52 AM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Despite film team’s request, fans flood Twitter with spoilers
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: The official X handle of the team shared a note, requesting the audience not to share spoilers. It said the film is a “journey of 4 long years.” “Let’s respect the cinema, let’s respect the craft,” it added. However, it didn’t stop fans from sharing videos and screenshots of spoilers from the morning shows on Twitter.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:40 AM
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: First reviews are out
Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Film commentator AB George took to X and shared his review of the film after the first day, first show. He lauded Nag Ashwin’s concept, the ‘grand’ visuals, and CGI work. He also called the filmmaking and visuals ‘top-notch’ for an Indian film. He also praised the performances of Amitabh, Deepika, Prabhas, and Shobhana. On the downside, he said there are ‘less high moments,’ and the background score and cameos could’ve had more impact.
