<p>Social media on Tuesday was buzzing with the news of Alia Bhatt joining the sets of Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD . Fans speculated if Alia was replacing Deepika Padukone in the film or roped in to play a new character. One would recall that Deepika Padukone walked out of the sequel earlier this year, when her demand of 8 hour work shift was not met. Since then, the makers have not announced who would be replacing Deepika in the sequel.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Rumours of Alia Bhatt in Kalki 2898 AD</h2><p>Several social media pages cited sources claiming that Alia will play a major role in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. While some initially believed she was replacing Deepika as Sumathi (SUM-80), others reported it was a new role. It was also reported that she had already shot a few scenes for the film in Hyderabad. As the news caught fire, excited fans also made comments like, “alia bhatt and sai pallavi in one movie?? no one talk to me rn.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kalki-2898-ad-sequel-nag-ashwin-confirms-filming-will-resume-next-month-1780836558996">Kalki 2898 AD sequel: Nag Ashwin confirms filming will resume next month</a></p><h2>Kalki 2898 AD team reacts to rumours</h2><p>Speaking to Hindustan Times, a spokesperson for the film refuted the news about Alia shooting for Kalki 2898 AD. When asked to confirm if she has been roped in for the sequel, the spokesperson said, “There’s no official clarity yet. Someone posted it on social media, and everyone else copied and pasted it as news. There’s definitely no clarity regarding her casting yet.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So far, neither Alia nor the team of Kalki 2898 AD have publicly addressed the rumours.&nbsp;</p><h2>Deepika Padukone’s exit from Kalki 2898 AD</h2><p>Earlier this year, Deepika’s exit from the sequel created a storm &nbsp;in the film industry and opened up discussion about work hours and work ethics on film sets. Deepika first exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, and then days later the production house Vyjayanthi Movies announced that she will also not star in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-review-a-film-about-giant-amitabh-bachchan-flying-prabhas-and-distressed-deepika-padukone-735633">Kalki 2898 AD review: A film about giant Amitabh Bachchan, flying Prabhas and distressed Deepika Padukone</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of #Kalki2898AD. After careful consideration, we have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership. And a film like @Kalki2898AD deserves that commitment and much more. We wish her the best with her future works,” they wrote, making the announcement in September 2025.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In February this year, when news broke that Sai might be replacing Deepika as SUM-80, a source was quoted as saying, “Nothing has been finalised yet. But yes, the makers are looking at Sai to play SUM-80 after Deepika’s exit. They think she’ll be a perfect fit for the role.”&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan have resumed shooting for the film, while Prabhas has yet to join.</p>

If rumours are to be believed, Alia Bhatt has been roped in to play a character in the sequel of Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD. Speculations are rife that Alia is set to play the character which was played by Deepika in the first film. 

Social media on Tuesday was buzzing with the news of Alia Bhatt joining the sets of Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD . Fans speculated if Alia was replacing Deepika Padukone in the film or roped in to play a new character. One would recall that Deepika Padukone walked out of the sequel earlier this year, when her demand of 8 hour work shift was not met. Since then, the makers have not announced who would be replacing Deepika in the sequel. Rumours of Alia Bhatt in Kalki 2898 AD Several social media pages cited sources claiming that Alia will play a major role in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. While some initially believed she was replacing Deepika as Sumathi (SUM-80), others reported it was a new role. It was also reported that she had already shot a few scenes for the film in Hyderabad. As the news caught fire, excited fans also made comments like, “alia bhatt and sai pallavi in one movie?? no one talk to me rn.” Also read: Kalki 2898 AD sequel: Nag Ashwin confirms filming will resume next month Kalki 2898 AD team reacts to rumours Speaking to Hindustan Times, a spokesperson for the film refuted the news about Alia shooting for Kalki 2898 AD. When asked to confirm if she has been roped in for the sequel, the spokesperson said, “There’s no official clarity yet. Someone posted it on social media, and everyone else copied and pasted it as news. There’s definitely no clarity regarding her casting yet.” So far, neither Alia nor the team of Kalki 2898 AD have publicly addressed the rumours. Deepika Padukone’s exit from Kalki 2898 AD Earlier this year, Deepika’s exit from the sequel created a storm in the film industry and opened up discussion about work hours and work ethics on film sets. Deepika first exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, and then days later the production house Vyjayanthi Movies announced that she will also not star in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. Also read: Kalki 2898 AD review: A film about giant Amitabh Bachchan, flying Prabhas and distressed Deepika Padukone “This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of #Kalki2898AD. After careful consideration, we have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership. And a film like @Kalki2898AD deserves that commitment and much more. We wish her the best with her future works,” they wrote, making the announcement in September 2025. In February this year, when news broke that Sai might be replacing Deepika as SUM-80, a source was quoted as saying, “Nothing has been finalised yet. But yes, the makers are looking at Sai to play SUM-80 after Deepika’s exit. They think she’ll be a perfect fit for the role.” Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan have resumed shooting for the film, while Prabhas has yet to join.

<p>If rumours are to be believed, Alia Bhatt has been roped in to play a character in the sequel of Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD. Speculations are rife that Alia is set to play the character which was played by Deepika in the first film.&nbsp;</p>

Has Alia Bhatt joined the sequel of Kalki 2898 AD? Here's what we know

<p><br>You would be living under a rock if you are not aware of Deepika Padukone’s controversial exit from Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD sequel. Months after the actress left the project, it seems that the makers have found a new face who will be fully committed to the film. If recent reports are to be believed, it has been learned that popular actress Sai Pallavi will be replacing her.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the blockbuster drama, Deepika played the role of Sum-80, also known as Sumathi, who is pregnant with a child many believe to be Kalki. In the first film, Padukone had a major role, and now Pallavi is set to take over those duties.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/deepika-padukone-kalki-2892-ad-controversy-cinema-casting-and-criticism-what-went-wrong-explained-1765795294554">Deepika Padukone-Kalki 2892 AD controversy: Cinema, casting and criticism! What went wrong? | Explained</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>No official announcement has been made by the makers yet. However, as per several online reports, Pallavi is one of the frontrunners to replace Padukone in the highly anticipated second part.</p><p><br>The news comes at a time when the actress is expanding her horizons and is set to make her Bollywood debut with Ek Din alongside Junaid Khan. Another major project she will be seen in is Ramayana, alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Yash. Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming mythological epic film is set to release later this year, with Pallavi playing the role of Goddess Sita.</p><h2><br>Deepika Padukone’s exit from Kalki</h2><p><br>Padukone stepped out of Kalki 2 after several reports suggested that she requested shorter working hours to strike a balance between her professional and personal life, focusing on her daughter, Dua. However, another source revealed that her decision to walk out was triggered by pay negotiations. Reportedly, Deepika demanded a fee hike of over 25 per cent along with limited working hours.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a statement released on the official social media handle, the makers confirmed that after ‘’careful consideration,'' the decision has been made.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/mardaani-3-movie-review-it-s-a-rani-mukerji-show-all-the-way-1769772738810">Mardaani 3 review: It’s a Rani Mukerji show all the way</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They wrote in the post, ''This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of #Kalki2898AD. After careful consideration, We have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership. And a film like @Kalki2898AD deserves that commitment and much more.We wish her the best with her future works.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After Padukone's exit, it was learned that her sudden exit came after she also shot several significant portions of the movie. According to a report by News18, she filmed for nearly 20 days for Kalki 2 even while working on the first part of the blockbuster.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

After the success of Kalki 2898 AD, director Nag Ashwin's sequel will mythological sci-fi, is set to bring back Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Prabhas. But without Deepika Padukone. 

You would be living under a rock if you are not aware of Deepika Padukone’s controversial exit from Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD sequel. Months after the actress left the project, it seems that the makers have found a new face who will be fully committed to the film. If recent reports are to be believed, it has been learned that popular actress Sai Pallavi will be replacing her. In the blockbuster drama, Deepika played the role of Sum-80, also known as Sumathi, who is pregnant with a child many believe to be Kalki. In the first film, Padukone had a major role, and now Pallavi is set to take over those duties. Also read: Deepika Padukone-Kalki 2892 AD controversy: Cinema, casting and criticism! What went wrong? | Explained No official announcement has been made by the makers yet. However, as per several online reports, Pallavi is one of the frontrunners to replace Padukone in the highly anticipated second part. The news comes at a time when the actress is expanding her horizons and is set to make her Bollywood debut with Ek Din alongside Junaid Khan. Another major project she will be seen in is Ramayana, alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Yash. Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming mythological epic film is set to release later this year, with Pallavi playing the role of Goddess Sita. Deepika Padukone’s exit from Kalki Padukone stepped out of Kalki 2 after several reports suggested that she requested shorter working hours to strike a balance between her professional and personal life, focusing on her daughter, Dua. However, another source revealed that her decision to walk out was triggered by pay negotiations. Reportedly, Deepika demanded a fee hike of over 25 per cent along with limited working hours. In a statement released on the official social media handle, the makers confirmed that after ‘’careful consideration,'' the decision has been made. Also read: Mardaani 3 review: It’s a Rani Mukerji show all the way They wrote in the post, ''This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of #Kalki2898AD. After careful consideration, We have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership. And a film like @Kalki2898AD deserves that commitment and much more.We wish her the best with her future works.'' After Padukone's exit, it was learned that her sudden exit came after she also shot several significant portions of the movie. According to a report by News18, she filmed for nearly 20 days for Kalki 2 even while working on the first part of the blockbuster.

<p>After the success of Kalki 2898 AD, director Nag Ashwin's sequel will mythological sci-fi, is set to bring back Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Prabhas. But without Deepika Padukone.&nbsp;</p>

Is Sai Pallavi replacing Deepika Padukone in Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD sequel?

<p>Speculation recently erupted across social media platforms claiming that filmmaker Farah Khan and actor Deepika Padukone had unfollowed each other on Instagram. The chatter intensified after Farah’s latest vlog, where she jokingly spoke about her cook Dilip working only two hours a day compared to Deepika’s alleged “8-hour work shift” rule. Fans quickly interpreted it as a dig at the actress, fueling rumours of a fallout.</p><h2>Farah Khan breaks silence</h2><p>Addressing the controversy in a conversation with Pinkvilla, Farah Khan dismissed the rumours outright. “To begin with, we were not following each other earlier too. During the shoot of Happy New Year, we had made a pact that we won’t interact on Instagram. Instead, we call or directly message each other. Deepika doesn’t even like birthday wishes on social media,” she clarified.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/singer-papon-cancels-upcoming-mumbai-show-post-zubeen-garg-s-untimely-demise-1759213046876"><strong>Singer Papon cancels upcoming Mumbai show post Zubeen Garg's untimely demise</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On the much-discussed 8-hour remark, Farah explained that it was meant as a lighthearted joke with her cook, Dilip, and not directed at Deepika. “My comment was only to get Dilip to say he would also start working eight hours, when he actually works just two!” she added with a laugh.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/akshaye-khanna-s-powerful-first-look-as-shukracharya-in-mahakali-leaves-fans-stunned-1759218207392"><strong>Akshaye Khanna’s first look as Shukracharya in Mahakali leaves fans stunned</strong></a></p><h2>Farah's bond with Deepika</h2><p>Farah further emphasised that her bond with Deepika goes beyond social media validation. “Not everything has to be posted for Instagram or paparazzi. I was among the first to visit Deepika when baby Dua was born,” she revealed, underlining their close relationship.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-producer-namit-malhotra-of-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-debunks-rumours-of-rs-4000-crore-budget-1759203360148"><strong>Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra debunks rumours of Rs 4000 crore budget</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The filmmaker also reminded fans that she launched Deepika in Bollywood with Om Shanti Om in 2007, and their professional partnership continued with Happy New Year. “We share real-life connections, not online drama,” she stressed.</p><h2>How the rumour started</h2><p>The speculation gained momentum when some users shared screenshots allegedly showing that Farah and Deepika no longer followed each other on Instagram. Others suggested that Ranveer Singh had also unfollowed Farah, adding fuel to the gossip fire.</p><p>Farah, however, rejected these stories, even commenting on one viral post, “What rubbish you all write! Please find other things to do.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/saif-ali-khan-s-iconic-langda-tyagi-from-omkara-to-get-a-spin-off-here-s-what-we-know-1759152140205"><strong>Saif Ali Khan’s Langda Tyagi from Omkara to get a spin-off? Here’s what we know</strong></a></p><h2>The 8-hour workday debate</h2><p>Deepika Padukone has recently been in the spotlight for reports of demanding shorter working hours and walking away from projects like <i>Spirit</i> and <i>Kalki 2898 AD</i>. Farah’s tongue-in-cheek remarks about “8-hour shifts” were therefore quickly tied to the controversy, even though she insists her comments were misinterpreted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>


In the recent days, social media is erupting with speculation about Deepika Padukone and Farah Khan's friendship. Many netizens believe both these Bollywood celebrities have unfollowed each other Instagram.

Speculation recently erupted across social media platforms claiming that filmmaker Farah Khan and actor Deepika Padukone had unfollowed each other on Instagram. The chatter intensified after Farah’s latest vlog, where she jokingly spoke about her cook Dilip working only two hours a day compared to Deepika’s alleged “8-hour work shift” rule. Fans quickly interpreted it as a dig at the actress, fueling rumours of a fallout. Farah Khan breaks silence Addressing the controversy in a conversation with Pinkvilla, Farah Khan dismissed the rumours outright. “To begin with, we were not following each other earlier too. During the shoot of Happy New Year, we had made a pact that we won’t interact on Instagram. Instead, we call or directly message each other. Deepika doesn’t even like birthday wishes on social media,” she clarified. Also Read: Singer Papon cancels upcoming Mumbai show post Zubeen Garg's untimely demise On the much-discussed 8-hour remark, Farah explained that it was meant as a lighthearted joke with her cook, Dilip, and not directed at Deepika. “My comment was only to get Dilip to say he would also start working eight hours, when he actually works just two!” she added with a laugh. Also Read: Akshaye Khanna’s first look as Shukracharya in Mahakali leaves fans stunned Farah's bond with Deepika Farah further emphasised that her bond with Deepika goes beyond social media validation. “Not everything has to be posted for Instagram or paparazzi. I was among the first to visit Deepika when baby Dua was born,” she revealed, underlining their close relationship. Also Read: Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra debunks rumours of Rs 4000 crore budget The filmmaker also reminded fans that she launched Deepika in Bollywood with Om Shanti Om in 2007, and their professional partnership continued with Happy New Year. “We share real-life connections, not online drama,” she stressed. How the rumour started The speculation gained momentum when some users shared screenshots allegedly showing that Farah and Deepika no longer followed each other on Instagram. Others suggested that Ranveer Singh had also unfollowed Farah, adding fuel to the gossip fire. Farah, however, rejected these stories, even commenting on one viral post, “What rubbish you all write! Please find other things to do.” Also Read: Saif Ali Khan’s Langda Tyagi from Omkara to get a spin-off? Here’s what we know The 8-hour workday debate Deepika Padukone has recently been in the spotlight for reports of demanding shorter working hours and walking away from projects like Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD. Farah’s tongue-in-cheek remarks about “8-hour shifts” were therefore quickly tied to the controversy, even though she insists her comments were misinterpreted.

<p>In the recent days, social media is erupting with speculation about Deepika Padukone and Farah Khan's friendship. Many netizens believe both these Bollywood celebrities have unfollowed each other Instagram.</p>

Did Farah Khan and Deepika Padukone really unfollow each other on Instagram? Find out here

<p>Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone’s sudden exit from the much-awaited sequel of Nag Ashwin’s sci-fi epic, <i>Kalki 2898 AD</i>, has left fans shocked. While the makers officially confirmed her departure, new reports suggest that the actress had already filmed significant portions of the movie before bowing out.&nbsp;</p><h2>Deepika had filmed nearly 20 days for Kalki 2</h2><p>According to a report by News18, Deepika Padukone had shot for nearly 20 days for <i>Kalki 2 </i>even while working on the first part of the blockbuster. Director Nag Ashwin himself had earlier hinted in interviews that some portions featuring Deepika were filmed in advance.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-dreams-of-fatherhood-and-aamir-khan-opensa-up-about-divorce-on-two-much-with-kajol-and-twinkle-1758705673525"><strong>Salman Khan dreams of fatherhood and Aamir Khan opens up about divorce on Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle</strong></a></p>

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<p>A source close to the production revealed that her decision to walk out was triggered by pay negotiations. Reportedly, Deepika sought a fee hike of over 25%, confident that her character SUM-80- who received immense attention in the first instalment, made her role “irreplaceable.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumar-demands-this-after-katrina-kaif-vicky-kaushal-s-pregnancy-reveal-1758703241953"><strong>Akshay Kumar demands THIS after Katrina Kaif-Vicky Kaushal’s pregnancy reveal</strong></a></p><h2>Management dispute turned sour</h2><p>The controversy, however, was not just about the hike. Reports suggest that the turning point was how her management handled the negotiations. “Deepika was fully aware of the strong, performance-driven role planned for her. The claim of date clashes doesn’t hold ground, as schedules were already fixed keeping her availability in mind.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/what-a-fishy-bag-orry-flexes-lobster-bag-worth-rs-6-45-000-00-at-homebound-screening-1758700937845"><strong>What a fishy bag! Orry flexes Lobster bag worth Rs 6,45,000</strong></a></p><h2>Official statement from Vyjayanthi Movies</h2><p>On September 18, production house Vyjayanthi Movies confirmed her exit through a dignified note on X. The statement read: “This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of #Kalki2898AD. After careful consideration, we have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership. And a film like <i>Kalki 2898 AD </i>deserves that commitment and much more. We wish her the best with her future projects.”&nbsp;</p><h2>Back-to-back exits for Deepika</h2><p>Deepika’s exit from <i>Kalki 2 </i>comes right after she was also dropped from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, another big-ticket project starring Prabhas. Reports suggest her requests for shorter working hours and a hefty paycheck didn’t sit well with the director.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Adding fuel to the fire, Vanga himself took to social media earlier this year, accusing Deepika of indulging in “dirty PR games” and disrespecting his storytelling.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rani-mukerji-pays-emotional-tribute-to-daughter-adira-at-the-71st-national-film-awards-know-how-1758699386457"><strong>Rani Mukerji's emotional tribute to daughter Adira at the National Film Awards</strong></a></p><h2>Deepika Reunites with Shah Rukh Khan</h2><p>Amid the controversies, Deepika Padukone has already shifted her focus to new ventures. The actress recently began shooting for <i>King</i>, her sixth collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan. Sharing a photo on Instagram, she recalled the most important lesson SRK taught her during <i>Om Shanti Om</i>: “The people you make a movie with matter far more than its success.”&nbsp;</p><h2>What lies ahead</h2><p>With two major South Indian projects slipping away, fans are eager to see how Deepika reshapes her filmography. Apart from <i>King</i>, she is also expected to star in Atlee’s next alongside Allu Arjun.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>


Deepika Padukone's exit from Kalki 2898 AD sequel has created a spark in the film industry. Fans are eager to know the real reason behind the actress's bowing out from the blockbuster project.  


Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone’s sudden exit from the much-awaited sequel of Nag Ashwin’s sci-fi epic, Kalki 2898 AD, has left fans shocked. While the makers officially confirmed her departure, new reports suggest that the actress had already filmed significant portions of the movie before bowing out. Deepika had filmed nearly 20 days for Kalki 2 According to a report by News18, Deepika Padukone had shot for nearly 20 days for Kalki 2 even while working on the first part of the blockbuster. Director Nag Ashwin himself had earlier hinted in interviews that some portions featuring Deepika were filmed in advance. Also Read: Salman Khan dreams of fatherhood and Aamir Khan opens up about divorce on Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle

<p><br>Deepika Padukone's exit from<i> Kalki 2898 AD </i>sequel has created a spark in the film industry. Fans are eager to know the real reason behind the actress's bowing out from the blockbuster project. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Why did Deepika Padukone quit Kalki 2898 AD sequel after 20 days of shoot?

<p>In a shock to everyone, Deepika Padukone has dropped out of Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD sequel. The statement released by the production house, Vyjayanthi Movies, has finally put an end to months of speculation. On September 18 (Thursday), the team behind the magnum opus announced the update on X.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the statement, the makers shared that after careful consideration, Deepika will not be a part of the highly anticipated sequel.</p><p>In a statement shared on X, they wrote, “This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of #Kalki2898AD. After careful consideration, we have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/deepika-padukone-dropped-from-prabhas-s-kalki-2898-ad-2-makers-confirm-1758178518091">'We have decided to part ways!' Deepika Padukone dropped from Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD 2, makers confirm</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is to officially announce that <a href="https://twitter.com/deepikapadukone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@deepikapadukone</a> will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kalki2898AD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kalki2898AD</a>. <br><br>After careful consideration, We have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership. <br><br>And a film like…</p>&mdash; Vyjayanthi Movies (@VyjayanthiFilms) <a href="https://twitter.com/VyjayanthiFilms/status/1968553829848195285?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What are netizens thinking about Deepika's exit?</h2><p>In the first part, Deepika played the central role of SUM-80, also known as Sumathi, who is pregnant with Kalki, a child destined to kill the evils. The first revolves around Deepika and how she is being captured by the ruling powers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Soon after the announcement, netizens began debating online. Some questioned how the sequel would progress without the central character, while others criticised the harsh tone of the makers’ statement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/the-ba-ds-of-bollywood-premiere-bollywood-comes-out-in-full-force-to-cheer-for-aryan-khan-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-shah-rukh-khan-1758174624028"><strong>Star Studded Premiere Night: The Ba***ds of Bollywood</strong></a></p><p>One user wrote,''Isn’t she at the centre of the cat n mouse game? &nbsp;Wonder how a sequel will pan out without her as a pivotal character.''</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Isn’t she at the centre of the cat n mouse game? <br><br>Wonder how a sequel will pan out without her as a pivotal character</p>&mdash; Satya Yerramilli (@satyayvs) <a href="https://twitter.com/satyayvs/status/1968569782703128874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No problem. Not one person in south India will miss her. <br><br>Thanks for removing that attitude b_tch out of movie that involves Krishna and Karnataka.</p>&mdash; Sathish M (@sat8681) <a href="https://twitter.com/sat8681/status/1968568594150928706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Another user wrote,''Production team doesn’t have all rights to say whatever they want in the name of commitment. She is not an avg actress to accept everything.''</p>

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<p>Deepika's exit from Kalki comes after she was dropped out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit, which apparently created a lot of buzz in the tinsel town.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Looks like people started realising how much actually Deepika’s contributed in success of some big movies😀😀?</p>&mdash; Sanjay Goyal (@SanjayGoya6995) <a href="https://twitter.com/SanjayGoya6995/status/1968558683136344185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Demanding Padukone's clarification, another user wrote,''I'm unable to understand what is going so drastically wrong with #DeepikaPadukone? Is she making unreasonable demands or not offering enough days? Or is she asking for an exorbitant amount of money as remuneration? Whatever it is. This reflects very poorly on @deepikapadukone that after #SandeepVanga, another reputed production house from South has thrown her out of their movie. The optics are terrible. Deepika must come out and clarify everything honestly or else her career will go into permanent tailspin.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Calling the management, another user wrote,''They not only announced that she will not be a part of the movie, they are squarely blaming her for the exit, in very professional language. Her management is sleeping because this news could have been announced in a better, joint manner that would have been cordial to both parties. ''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Padukone, who is one of the most famous Indian stars, has exited the sequel, reportedly due to disagreements over her reduced work hours and huge fee demands. There is no confirmation of exactly what led to her exit.</p>

Deepika Padukone is no longer part of the much-anticipated Kalki 2898 AD sequel. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the sci-fi featured Padukone playing the pivotal role of Sumathi, who is pregnant with a child, Kalki. 

In a shock to everyone, Deepika Padukone has dropped out of Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD sequel. The statement released by the production house, Vyjayanthi Movies, has finally put an end to months of speculation. On September 18 (Thursday), the team behind the magnum opus announced the update on X. In the statement, the makers shared that after careful consideration, Deepika will not be a part of the highly anticipated sequel. In a statement shared on X, they wrote, “This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of #Kalki2898AD. After careful consideration, we have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership.'' Also read: 'We have decided to part ways!' Deepika Padukone dropped from Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD 2, makers confirm

<p>Deepika Padukone is no longer part of the much-anticipated Kalki 2898 AD sequel. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the sci-fi featured Padukone playing the pivotal role of Sumathi, who is pregnant with a child, Kalki.&nbsp;</p>

Deepika Padukone’s exit from Kalki 2: Netizens slam makers for ‘aggressive’ statement

<p>After taking the world's box office by storm, Prabhas and Deepika Padukone's sci-fi thriller <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> is set to release in Japan. On Monday (Nov 11), the makers announced that the movie will be released on January 3, 2025, on the festive occasion of Shogatsu, the Japanese New Year.</p>

<p>The pan-India stars some of the biggest actors in the Indian film industry such as Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan and Deepika among others. The film will be distributed by Twin in Japan.</p>

<p>Sharing the news, the makers wrote, ''#Kalki2898AD is all set to amaze audiences in Japan, hitting screens&nbsp;<br />
on 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟑𝐫𝐝.''</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kalki2898AD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kalki2898AD</a> is all set to amaze audiences in Japan, hitting screens on 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟑𝐫𝐝.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%82%AB%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AD2898AD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#カルキ2898AD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kalki2898ADinJapan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kalki2898ADinJapan</a><a href="https://twitter.com/SrBachchan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SrBachchan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ikamalhaasan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ikamalhaasan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Prabhas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Prabhas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/deepikapadukone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@deepikapadukone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nagashwin7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nagashwin7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DishPatani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DishPatani</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Music_Santhosh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Music_Santhosh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/VyjayanthiFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VyjayanthiFilms</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Kalki2898AD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kalki2898AD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kalki2898AD_jp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kalki2898AD_jp</a> <a href="https://t.co/rYN1RMvVeJ">pic.twitter.com/rYN1RMvVeJ</a></p>
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<p>Written and directed by Nag Ashwin, the sci-fi thriller is loosely based on the Indian mythology Mahabharat. The movie touted as one of the most expensive films made in India mixes Hindu mythology with sci-fi and VFX.</p>

<p><em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> transforms the audience from Kurukshetra in Mahabharata's time to 6000 years into the future when everything has turned barren and the only city left in this world is Kasi, which has been ruled by tyrant Yaskin (Kamal Haasan) who is living in a triangle block called the Complex. This movie revolves around a group of people who are after Sumati (Deepika Padukone), a pregnant woman, who has been saved by Ashwathama (Amitabh Bachchan)</p>

<p>The movie was a huge box office hit, earning over Rs 1200 crore (12 billion) worldwide.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>WION's&nbsp;Review of <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em>&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Written by Nag Ashwin, the film has taken huge references from <em>Dune</em>, <em>Star Wars</em>, <em>Mad Max: Fury Road</em>, <em>Blade Runner</em> and even Marvel movies. It's a slow first half and an unnecessary subplot involving Disha Patani and Prabhas's forced romance and gallivanting around the complex. <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> takes its time to establish the plot. The action mostly begins in the second half, when the pace picks up. However, by then the mind-numbing, long action sequences take precedence and the plot stops making sense. At one point on the screen, we see two giant Amitabh Bachchans fighting each other. Then there is a flying Prabhas with his aid, a robotic- AI-driven car/confidante who also turns into a giant robot, sports car, and spaceship at Prabhas' will. Read the review here.</p>


After taking the world's box office by storm, Prabhas and Deepika Padukone's sci-fi thriller Kalki 2898 AD is set to release in Japan. On Monday (Nov 11), the makers announced that the movie will be released on January 3, 2025, on the festive occasion of Shogatsu, the Japanese New Year.

After taking the world's box office by storm, Prabhas and Deepika Padukone's sci-fi thriller Kalki 2898 AD is set to release in Japan. On Monday (Nov 11), the makers announced that the movie will be released on January 3, 2025, on the festive occasion of Shogatsu, the Japanese New Year. The pan-India stars some of the biggest actors in the Indian film industry such as Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan and Deepika among others. The film will be distributed by Twin in Japan. Sharing the news, the makers wrote, ''#Kalki2898AD is all set to amaze audiences in Japan, hitting screens on 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟑𝐫𝐝.'' #Kalki2898AD is all set to amaze audiences in Japan, hitting screens on 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟑𝐫𝐝.#カルキ2898AD #Kalki2898ADinJapan@SrBachchan @ikamalhaasan #Prabhas @deepikapadukone @nagashwin7 @DishPatani @Music_Santhosh @VyjayanthiFilms @Kalki2898AD @kalki2898AD_jp pic.twitter.com/rYN1RMvVeJ — Kalki 2898 AD (@Kalki2898AD) November 11, 2024 × Written and directed by Nag Ashwin, the sci-fi thriller is loosely based on the Indian mythology Mahabharat. The movie touted as one of the most expensive films made in India mixes Hindu mythology with sci-fi and VFX. Kalki 2898 AD transforms the audience from Kurukshetra in Mahabharata's time to 6000 years into the future when everything has turned barren and the only city left in this world is Kasi, which has been ruled by tyrant Yaskin (Kamal Haasan) who is living in a triangle block called the Complex. This movie revolves around a group of people who are after Sumati (Deepika Padukone), a pregnant woman, who has been saved by Ashwathama (Amitabh Bachchan) The movie was a huge box office hit, earning over Rs 1200 crore (12 billion) worldwide. WION's Review of Kalki 2898 AD Written by Nag Ashwin, the film has taken huge references from Dune, Star Wars, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner and even Marvel movies. It's a slow first half and an unnecessary subplot involving Disha Patani and Prabhas's forced romance and gallivanting around the complex. Kalki 2898 AD takes its time to establish the plot. The action mostly begins in the second half, when the pace picks up. However, by then the mind-numbing, long action sequences take precedence and the plot stops making sense. At one point on the screen, we see two giant Amitabh Bachchans fighting each other. Then there is a flying Prabhas with his aid, a robotic- AI-driven car/confidante who also turns into a giant robot, sports car, and spaceship at Prabhas' will. Read the review here.

Prabhas and Deepika Padukone's Kalki 2898 AD to release in Japan, check release date here

<p>The producers of <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> are giving a big update on the second part of the sci-fi thriller. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the first part of the movie starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan was released worldwide on June 27 and went on to become one of the highest-grossing Indian films.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first part of the movie was one of the most-anticipated projects and took around three years to make. However, it seems like, the makers are not going to make the audience wait much for the second part.</p>

<p><strong>Update on Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Months after the staggering box office success, the producers of the movie Priyanka Dutt and Swapna Dutt have given an update on the second instalment of the franchise.</p>

<p>In an interview with News18, Priyanka said that the filming of part 2 will begin in 2025.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The filming will start in the next five or six months (January or February 2025). Once it starts, we’ll be able to talk more about it,” Priyanka said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, after the success of the first part, the siblings are less worried this time. Spilling more beans, Swapna said, “This time around, there’s a lot more excitement than nervousness. I think there will be a lot more planning now. Whatever we did for part one, we were all just going by Nag Ashwin’s vision.''</p>

<p>''It often happens that you don’t understand most of the things until you actually see the visuals. Now that we’ve seen everything that Nagi has done and understood the way the audience has received it, we’re going on to part two with an altogether different energy," she added.</p>

<p>The sequel to <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em>&nbsp;will focus on Kamal Haasan's character of Supreme Yaskin.</p>

<p><strong>Kalki 2898 AD Triumph At Box Office</strong></p>

<p>Filmmaker Nag Ashwin's movie turned out to be the biggest movie of the year. Despite receiving mixed reviews from the audience and critics, the movie grossed over Rs 1 billion at the worldwide box office, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film and the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2024.&nbsp;</p>


The producers of Kalki 2898 AD are giving a big update on the second part of the sci-fi thriller. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the first part of the movie starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan was released worldwide on June 27 and went on to become one of the highest-grossing Indian films.

The producers of Kalki 2898 AD are giving a big update on the second part of the sci-fi thriller. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the first part of the movie starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan was released worldwide on June 27 and went on to become one of the highest-grossing Indian films. The first part of the movie was one of the most-anticipated projects and took around three years to make. However, it seems like, the makers are not going to make the audience wait much for the second part. Update on Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2 Months after the staggering box office success, the producers of the movie Priyanka Dutt and Swapna Dutt have given an update on the second instalment of the franchise. In an interview with News18, Priyanka said that the filming of part 2 will begin in 2025. “The filming will start in the next five or six months (January or February 2025). Once it starts, we’ll be able to talk more about it,” Priyanka said. However, after the success of the first part, the siblings are less worried this time. Spilling more beans, Swapna said, “This time around, there’s a lot more excitement than nervousness. I think there will be a lot more planning now. Whatever we did for part one, we were all just going by Nag Ashwin’s vision.'' ''It often happens that you don’t understand most of the things until you actually see the visuals. Now that we’ve seen everything that Nagi has done and understood the way the audience has received it, we’re going on to part two with an altogether different energy," she added. The sequel to Kalki 2898 AD will focus on Kamal Haasan's character of Supreme Yaskin. Kalki 2898 AD Triumph At Box Office Filmmaker Nag Ashwin's movie turned out to be the biggest movie of the year. Despite receiving mixed reviews from the audience and critics, the movie grossed over Rs 1 billion at the worldwide box office, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film and the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2024.

Big update on Prabhas' Kalki Part 2: Producers reveal they will begin filming SOON

<p>Arshad Warsi is facing a lot of heat from the fans of Prabhas. Warsi recently appeared in an interview where he called Prabhas a 'joker' while talking about <em>Kalki 2898 AD. </em>The comment did not go down well with the fans of Prabhas and Warsi has been subjected to a lot of trolling on his Instagram page since.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Prabhas fans slam Arshad Warsi</strong><br />
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A Reddit post showed how Prabhas fans have taken over the comments section of Warsi's Instagram posts. Some called the Munnabhai actor a 'joker' while others highlighted that the box office collection of Prabhas's latest <em>Kalki 2898 AD&nbsp;</em>— over Rs 10 billion worldwide gross —&nbsp;was much greater than the box office performance of Arshad Warsi's all movies put together.&nbsp;<br />
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Some spoke about the hate that the actor was receiving. A Redditor said, "In a country where actors, cricketers and politicians are worshipped, don't be surprised..." Another commented, "This was bound to happen. That's a lot of comments though." A comment also read, "All these so-called fans are jobless duffers with no life of their own to live. Get a life..."</p>

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<p><strong>What did Arshad Warsi say about Prabhas?</strong><br />
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During an interview with podcaster Samdish, Arshad Warsi talked about<em> Kalki 2898 AD</em> and said “Prabhas, I am really sad, why was he… he was like a joker. Why? I want to see a <em>Mad Max</em>. I want to see Mel Gibson over there. <em>Tumne usko kya bana dia yaar. Kyu karte ho aisa mujhe nahi samajh mein aata </em>(What have you made of it? Why do they do such things I never understand)."<br />
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Directed by Nag Ashwin, the sci-fi featured Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan in key roles. Several actors, including &nbsp;Disha Patani, Mrunal Thakur, Vijay Deverakonda and Dulquer Salmaan, made cameo appearances in the film. The post-apocalyptic film is inspired by Hindu scriptures and is set in the year 2898 AD.<br />
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The film received mixed reviews from critics but was a hit among the audience and became the first Indian blockbuster of 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-review-a-film-about-giant-amitabh-bachchan-flying-prabhas-and-distressed-deepika-padukone-735633">Read WION's review of Kalki 2898 AD here</a></strong></p>


Arshad Warsi is facing a lot of heat from the fans of Prabhas. Warsi recently appeared in an interview where he called Prabhas a 'joker' while talking about Kalki 2898 AD.

Arshad Warsi is facing a lot of heat from the fans of Prabhas. Warsi recently appeared in an interview where he called Prabhas a 'joker' while talking about Kalki 2898 AD. The comment did not go down well with the fans of Prabhas and Warsi has been subjected to a lot of trolling on his Instagram page since. Prabhas fans slam Arshad Warsi A Reddit post showed how Prabhas fans have taken over the comments section of Warsi's Instagram posts. Some called the Munnabhai actor a 'joker' while others highlighted that the box office collection of Prabhas's latest Kalki 2898 AD — over Rs 10 billion worldwide gross — was much greater than the box office performance of Arshad Warsi's all movies put together. Some spoke about the hate that the actor was receiving. A Redditor said, "In a country where actors, cricketers and politicians are worshipped, don't be surprised..." Another commented, "This was bound to happen. That's a lot of comments though." A comment also read, "All these so-called fans are jobless duffers with no life of their own to live. Get a life..." Prabhas Fans on Arshad Warsi's Official Instagram Profile calling out slurs and abuses byu/LongAccomplished1868 inBollyBlindsNGossip × A person said, "If he (Arshad) said the same thing about Shah Rukh Khan or Salman Khan, he would still get the same response. No surprise here." Agreeing, another said, "Dude even SRK (Shah Rukh Khan), Salman, Ranbir Kapoor's fans would do the same. We live in such a place where we literally worship celebrities, it's honestly expected and not at all surprising..." Sorry @PrabhasRaju Saar 😭 #Prabhas pic.twitter.com/fcREXAW30H — тυѕнαя 👑🚩 🇮🇳 (@rajputxtushar) August 18, 2024 × What did Arshad Warsi say about Prabhas? During an interview with podcaster Samdish, Arshad Warsi talked about Kalki 2898 AD and said “Prabhas, I am really sad, why was he… he was like a joker. Why? I want to see a Mad Max. I want to see Mel Gibson over there. Tumne usko kya bana dia yaar. Kyu karte ho aisa mujhe nahi samajh mein aata (What have you made of it? Why do they do such things I never understand)." Directed by Nag Ashwin, the sci-fi featured Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan in key roles. Several actors, including Disha Patani, Mrunal Thakur, Vijay Deverakonda and Dulquer Salmaan, made cameo appearances in the film. The post-apocalyptic film is inspired by Hindu scriptures and is set in the year 2898 AD. The film received mixed reviews from critics but was a hit among the audience and became the first Indian blockbuster of 2024. Read WION's review of Kalki 2898 AD here

Arshad Warsi calls Prabhas a 'joker' in Kalki 2898 AD, gets trolled by his fans online 

<p><em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> has landed in legal trouble. Nag Ashwin's movie which is doing wonders at the box office worldwide has found itself in controversy. The movie starring superstar Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan, is inspired by Hindu mythology and revolves around Ashwatthama, a prominent figure in the Hindu epic Mahabharat.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Kalki 2898 AD in legal trouble</strong></p>

<p>Former Congress leader Kalki Dham Peethadheeshwar Acharya Pramod Krishnam has called out the makers and actors of the movie for hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus.</p>

<p>The legal notice has been sent to Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, who played Ashwatthama, Prabhas, and&nbsp;others.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/prabhass-next-film-to-feature-this-pakistani-actress-743091">Prabhas's next film to feature this Pakistani actress?</a></p>

<p>In the notice, they mentioned how the movie has changed the basic concept of Lord Kalki.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Hindu scriptures, Kalki is the 10th avatar of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu.</p>

<p>“Your Movie has changed the basic concept about Lord Kalki, from what has been written and explained in Hindu Puranic Scriptures and for the said reasons, the portrayal and depiction of the story of Lord Kalki is wholly inaccurate and also blatantly disrespectful to these sacred texts, which are central to the religious beliefs and practices of a vast number of devotees, numbering in the hundreds of crores,” the notice said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-hc-disposes-of-randeep-hooda%E2%80%99s-plea-over-%E2%80%98construction%E2%80%99-near-tiger-reserve-743090">HC disposes of Randeep Hooda’s plea over ‘construction’ near tiger reserve</a></p>

<p>The notice has been sent by a Supreme Court advocate Ujjawal Anand Sharma on behalf of Acharya Pramod.</p>

<p>According to the news agency ANI, the complainant has tampered with the values of Sanatana Dharma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, ''India is a land of emotions, faith, and devotion. The values of Sanatana Dharma should not be tampered with. The scriptures of Sanatana should not be altered. Lord Kalki Narayan is at the centre of our faith. He is considered the final incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Much is written about the incarnation of Kalki in the Puranas, and based on this, PM Modi laid the foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham on February 19.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This film goes against what is described in our scriptures. This film is hurting our religious sentiments. Therefore, we have noted some objections and are waiting for a response. Playing with the sentiments of Hindus has become a pastime for filmmakers. Saints are portrayed as demons. Freedom of expression does not mean that you can play with our faith,” &nbsp;Krishnam added.</p>

<p>Written and directed by Nag Ashwin, the sci-fi thriller is a science fiction with some elements taken from Indian mythology. Released on May 27, the movie is earning staggering numbers at the box office. As per Sachnilk, the movie has earned &nbsp;Rs 616.85 crore (Rs 6.1 billion) in India across all languages.&nbsp;</p>

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Kalki 2898 AD has landed in legal trouble. Nag Ashwin's movie which is doing wonders at the box office worldwide has found itself in controversy. The movie starring superstar Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan, is inspired by Hindu mythology and revolves around Ashwatthama, a prominent figure in the Hindu epic Mahabharat.

Kalki 2898 AD has landed in legal trouble. Nag Ashwin's movie which is doing wonders at the box office worldwide has found itself in controversy. The movie starring superstar Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan, is inspired by Hindu mythology and revolves around Ashwatthama, a prominent figure in the Hindu epic Mahabharat. Kalki 2898 AD in legal trouble Former Congress leader Kalki Dham Peethadheeshwar Acharya Pramod Krishnam has called out the makers and actors of the movie for hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus. The legal notice has been sent to Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, who played Ashwatthama, Prabhas, and others. Prabhas's next film to feature this Pakistani actress? In the notice, they mentioned how the movie has changed the basic concept of Lord Kalki. According to Hindu scriptures, Kalki is the 10th avatar of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu. “Your Movie has changed the basic concept about Lord Kalki, from what has been written and explained in Hindu Puranic Scriptures and for the said reasons, the portrayal and depiction of the story of Lord Kalki is wholly inaccurate and also blatantly disrespectful to these sacred texts, which are central to the religious beliefs and practices of a vast number of devotees, numbering in the hundreds of crores,” the notice said. HC disposes of Randeep Hooda’s plea over ‘construction’ near tiger reserve The notice has been sent by a Supreme Court advocate Ujjawal Anand Sharma on behalf of Acharya Pramod. According to the news agency ANI, the complainant has tampered with the values of Sanatana Dharma. He said, ''India is a land of emotions, faith, and devotion. The values of Sanatana Dharma should not be tampered with. The scriptures of Sanatana should not be altered. Lord Kalki Narayan is at the centre of our faith. He is considered the final incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Much is written about the incarnation of Kalki in the Puranas, and based on this, PM Modi laid the foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham on February 19.” “This film goes against what is described in our scriptures. This film is hurting our religious sentiments. Therefore, we have noted some objections and are waiting for a response. Playing with the sentiments of Hindus has become a pastime for filmmakers. Saints are portrayed as demons. Freedom of expression does not mean that you can play with our faith,” Krishnam added. Written and directed by Nag Ashwin, the sci-fi thriller is a science fiction with some elements taken from Indian mythology. Released on May 27, the movie is earning staggering numbers at the box office. As per Sachnilk, the movie has earned Rs 616.85 crore (Rs 6.1 billion) in India across all languages. (With inputs from agencies)

Prabhas' sci-fi thriller Kalki 2898 AD in legal trouble for hurting Hindu sentiments

<p><em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> has taken the box office by storm. Released on June 27, Nag Ashwin's film continues to dominate the box office worldwide. The sci-fi thriller stars some of&nbsp;the biggest actors in the Indian film industry such as Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Kalki 2898 AD Box Office</strong></p>

<p>In only 17 days, Prabhas' movie has shattered several box office records. On Saturday (July 13), the film crossed the Rs 1000-crore (Rs 1 billion) mark in the worldwide collection. Celebrating the big milestone, the&nbsp;makers shared the thrilling news&nbsp;with the fans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''This milestone is a celebration of your love. We poured our hearts into this film, and you embraced it with open hearts,'' they wrote in the caption.&nbsp;</p>

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This milestone is a celebration of your love. We poured our hearts into this film, and you embraced it with open hearts.<br />
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Thank you to the audience across the world ❤️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kalki2898AD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kalki2898AD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/1000CroreKalki?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#1000CroreKalki</a><a href="https://twitter.com/SrBachchan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SrBachchan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ikamalhaasan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ikamalhaasan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Prabhas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Prabhas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/deepikapadukone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@deepikapadukone</a>… <a href="https://t.co/23GzbsKEAb">pic.twitter.com/23GzbsKEAb</a></p>
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<p>On week 2, the movie earned an impressive Rs 128.5 crore (Rs 1.2 billion) in the domestic market. On Day 16, the film earned Rs 6 crore in all languages [Telugu: 1.75 crore; Tamil: 0.15 crore; Hindi: 3.8 crore; Kannada: 0.05 crore; Malayalam: 0.25 crore]. The film's total collection now stands at Rs 554 crore (Rs 5.9 billion) in the domestic market.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The movie is earning in the Hindi belt as well. As per Trade Analytics' Taran Adarsh, the movie is performing well despite two big releases <em>Sarfira</em> and <em>Hindustani 2.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>Adarsh wrote, ''Despite two major films [#Sarfira and #Hindustani2] invading the marketplace and taking away a significant number of screens + shows, #Kalki2898AD emerges the first choice of moviegoers. Biz is expected to jump on [third] Sat - Sun. [Week 3] Fri 4.25 cr. Total: ₹ 237.45 cr #India biz. #Hindi version. Nett BOC. #Boxoffice.''</p>

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<p>The action thriller is performing well in the international market as well. Earning USD&nbsp;13.92 million in the US, the movie has emerged as the second highest-grossing Indian film in North America.<em> Baahubali: The Conclusion</em> is the highest-grossing Indian film in the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Made on a whopping budget of Rs 6 billion, <em>Kalki 2898 AD </em>is said to be the costliest movie ever made in India. The mythological and sci-fi action film was released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The movie, produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, also stars Disha Patani, Saswata Chatterjee and Shobhana.</p>


Kalki 2898 AD has taken the box office by storm. Released on June 27, Nag Ashwin's film continues to dominate the box office worldwide. The sci-fi thriller stars some of the biggest actors in the Indian film industry such as Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan.

Kalki 2898 AD has taken the box office by storm. Released on June 27, Nag Ashwin's film continues to dominate the box office worldwide. The sci-fi thriller stars some of the biggest actors in the Indian film industry such as Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan. Kalki 2898 AD Box Office In only 17 days, Prabhas' movie has shattered several box office records. On Saturday (July 13), the film crossed the Rs 1000-crore (Rs 1 billion) mark in the worldwide collection. Celebrating the big milestone, the makers shared the thrilling news with the fans. ''This milestone is a celebration of your love. We poured our hearts into this film, and you embraced it with open hearts,'' they wrote in the caption. 1000 CRORES and counting…💥 This milestone is a celebration of your love. We poured our hearts into this film, and you embraced it with open hearts. Thank you to the audience across the world ❤️ #Kalki2898AD #1000CroreKalki@SrBachchan @ikamalhaasan #Prabhas @deepikapadukone… pic.twitter.com/23GzbsKEAb — Kalki 2898 AD (@Kalki2898AD) July 13, 2024 × On week 2, the movie earned an impressive Rs 128.5 crore (Rs 1.2 billion) in the domestic market. On Day 16, the film earned Rs 6 crore in all languages [Telugu: 1.75 crore; Tamil: 0.15 crore; Hindi: 3.8 crore; Kannada: 0.05 crore; Malayalam: 0.25 crore]. The film's total collection now stands at Rs 554 crore (Rs 5.9 billion) in the domestic market. The movie is earning in the Hindi belt as well. As per Trade Analytics' Taran Adarsh, the movie is performing well despite two big releases Sarfira and Hindustani 2. Adarsh wrote, ''Despite two major films [#Sarfira and #Hindustani2] invading the marketplace and taking away a significant number of screens + shows, #Kalki2898AD emerges the first choice of moviegoers. Biz is expected to jump on [third] Sat - Sun. [Week 3] Fri 4.25 cr. Total: ₹ 237.45 cr #India biz. #Hindi version. Nett BOC. #Boxoffice.'' Despite two major films [#Sarfira and #Hindustani2] invading the marketplace and taking away a significant number of screens + shows, #Kalki2898AD emerges the first choice of moviegoers. Biz is expected to jump on [third] Sat - Sun. [Week 3] Fri 4.25 cr. Total: ₹ 237.45 cr… pic.twitter.com/4kRUYUcwsm — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 13, 2024 × The action thriller is performing well in the international market as well. Earning USD 13.92 million in the US, the movie has emerged as the second highest-grossing Indian film in North America. Baahubali: The Conclusion is the highest-grossing Indian film in the United States. Made on a whopping budget of Rs 6 billion, Kalki 2898 AD is said to be the costliest movie ever made in India. The mythological and sci-fi action film was released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English. The movie, produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, also stars Disha Patani, Saswata Chatterjee and Shobhana.

Kalki 2898 AD in billion-dollar club: Prabhas' film earns Rs 1000 crore worldwide

<p>Filmmaker Nag Ashwin is happy with the response that his new film <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> has been receiving. The film has grossed over Rs 7 billion at the box office worldwide and is the biggest film of the filmmaker's career. Reacting to the film's glorious run at the box office, Ashwin in a recent interview said that the film's success will now encourage other directors to explore the sci-fi genre.&nbsp;<br />
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“A movie like this is beyond us. The ambition was bigger in the sense, that there was a larger thing at stake than just us. Many makers were waiting for the result of this sci-fi film. If it didn’t work, it would have closed doors for more years.”<br />
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The director, however, is conscious of the feedback or criticism from viewers. Many termed the film's first half boring and long. Ashwin said, "It has been a universal response that people found the first half slow, and it’s very valid. In a three-hour film if viewers liked two hours and 54 minutes, I will take that.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-nag-ashwin-lists-his-favourite-scene-from-the-film-and-it-features-deepika-padukone-738325">Kalki 2898 AD: Nag Ashwin lists his favourite scene from the film and it features Deepika Padukone</a><br />
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Kalki featured a stellar cast comprising Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone. Recalling how the production begun during the pandemic and it was “tough to get the finances” in place for the film, he shares, “Luckily, we did have the biggest star cast of our country, so we had a little bit of a cushion there. Plus the previous films we (the producers) have done together, worked, so there was goodwill on that front.”<br />
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Made on an expensive budget, Nag Ashwin's 3D film <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> is touted as the most expensive film to be produced in India at a reported budget of Rs 600 crore (7,18,70,940&nbsp;USD). The mythological and sci-fi action film released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English. Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Prabhas, Disha Patani, Saswata Chatterjee and Shobhana among others.<br />
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After a good response at the box office, <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> will have a sequel, confirmed the director. In a recent press conference, Ashwin told the media that he would like to make another film to take the story forward. He said that as the film has four main characters – Bhairava (Prabhas), SU-M80 (Deepika), Ashwatthama (Amitabh) and Supreme Yaskin (Kamal) - he wanted to do them all justice. “I soon realised that fitting four characters into one film was not manageable. It had its challenges. There is a lot of action and backstories that have yet to be explored, and they will be in the sequel. We still have a lot of shooting, even casting for new characters, left to do,” he said.<br />
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<strong>WION's review of Kalki 2898 AD</strong></p>

<p>In her review, WION's Film critic Shomini Sen wrote, "Written by Nag Ashwin, the film has taken huge references from Dune, Star Wars, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner and even Marvel movies. It's a slow first half and an unnecessary subplot involving Disha Patani and Prabhas's forced romance and gallivanting around the complex." <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-review-a-film-about-giant-amitabh-bachchan-flying-prabhas-and-distressed-deepika-padukone-735633" target="_blank">Read the full review here.&nbsp;</a></p>


Filmmaker Nag Ashwin is happy with the response that his new film Kalki 2898 AD has been receiving. The film has grossed over Rs 7 billion at the box office worldwide and is the biggest film of the filmmaker's career.

Filmmaker Nag Ashwin is happy with the response that his new film Kalki 2898 AD has been receiving. The film has grossed over Rs 7 billion at the box office worldwide and is the biggest film of the filmmaker's career. Reacting to the film's glorious run at the box office, Ashwin in a recent interview said that the film's success will now encourage other directors to explore the sci-fi genre. “A movie like this is beyond us. The ambition was bigger in the sense, that there was a larger thing at stake than just us. Many makers were waiting for the result of this sci-fi film. If it didn’t work, it would have closed doors for more years.” The director, however, is conscious of the feedback or criticism from viewers. Many termed the film's first half boring and long. Ashwin said, "It has been a universal response that people found the first half slow, and it’s very valid. In a three-hour film if viewers liked two hours and 54 minutes, I will take that.” Kalki 2898 AD: Nag Ashwin lists his favourite scene from the film and it features Deepika Padukone Kalki featured a stellar cast comprising Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone. Recalling how the production begun during the pandemic and it was “tough to get the finances” in place for the film, he shares, “Luckily, we did have the biggest star cast of our country, so we had a little bit of a cushion there. Plus the previous films we (the producers) have done together, worked, so there was goodwill on that front.” Made on an expensive budget, Nag Ashwin's 3D film Kalki 2898 AD is touted as the most expensive film to be produced in India at a reported budget of Rs 600 crore (7,18,70,940 USD). The mythological and sci-fi action film released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English. Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki 2898 AD stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Prabhas, Disha Patani, Saswata Chatterjee and Shobhana among others. After a good response at the box office, Kalki 2898 AD will have a sequel, confirmed the director. In a recent press conference, Ashwin told the media that he would like to make another film to take the story forward. He said that as the film has four main characters – Bhairava (Prabhas), SU-M80 (Deepika), Ashwatthama (Amitabh) and Supreme Yaskin (Kamal) - he wanted to do them all justice. “I soon realised that fitting four characters into one film was not manageable. It had its challenges. There is a lot of action and backstories that have yet to be explored, and they will be in the sequel. We still have a lot of shooting, even casting for new characters, left to do,” he said. WION's review of Kalki 2898 AD In her review, WION's Film critic Shomini Sen wrote, "Written by Nag Ashwin, the film has taken huge references from Dune, Star Wars, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner and even Marvel movies. It's a slow first half and an unnecessary subplot involving Disha Patani and Prabhas's forced romance and gallivanting around the complex." Read the full review here.

Nag Ashwin on viewers calling first half of Kalki 2898 AD slow: It's been a universal response

<p><em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> rounded off its first 10 days at the theatres really well as business jumped for Nag Ashwin’s film. The science fiction epic starring stalwarts like Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone in leading roles, has now earned more than Rs 500 crore in India. According to sacnilk.com, the film earned Rs 506.87 crore (6,07,20,136.84 USD) on the 11th day of its release.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Kalki 2898 AD</em>&nbsp;was released in theatres on June 27. The film earned around Rs 41.17 crore (49,31,997.20 USD) (nett) in India on its 11th day for all languages. With this, it crossed the bug number, the big Rs 500 crore mark.</p>

<h2><strong>Kalki 2898 AD performing good in theatres&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The film saw a jump in business over the weekend, after starting on a good note. People have been appreciating the VFX, the actors and their costumes and a gripping storyline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On its opening day, <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> earned around Rs 95.3 crore (1,14,16,110.89 USD) on its opening day. After the first week of its run, the film stood at Rs 414.85 crore (4,96,95,420.81 USD). On Day 10, the film registered a business of Rs 34.15 crore (40,90,654.34 USD).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Made on an expensive budget, Nag Ashwin's 3D film <em>Kalki 2898 AD </em>is touted as the most expensive film to be produced in India at a reported budget of Rs 600 crore (7,18,70,940.00 USD). The mythological and sci-fi action film released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English. Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki 2898 AD stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Prabhas, Disha Patani, Saswata Chatterjee and Shobhana among others.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-brad-pitt-stars-in-formula-1-racing-movie-f1-teaser-trailer-out-738791">Brad Pitt stars in Formula 1 racing movie: F1 teaser trailer out</a></p>

<p>After a good response at the box office,<em> Kalki 2898 AD</em> will have a sequel, confirmed the director. In a recent press conference, Nag told the media that he would like to make another film to take the story forward. He said that as the film has four main characters – Bhairava (Prabhas), SU-M80 (Deepika), Ashwatthama (Amitabh) and Supreme Yaskin (Kamal) - he wanted to do them all justice. “I soon realised that fitting four characters into one film was not manageable. It had its challenges. There is a lot of action and backstories that have yet to be explored, and they will be in the sequel. We still have a lot of shooting, even casting for new characters, left to do,” he said.</p>


Kalki 2898 AD rounded off its first 10 days at the theatres really well as business jumped for Nag Ashwin’s film. The science fiction epic starring stalwarts like Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone in leading roles, has now earned more than Rs 500 crore in India.

Kalki 2898 AD rounded off its first 10 days at the theatres really well as business jumped for Nag Ashwin’s film. The science fiction epic starring stalwarts like Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone in leading roles, has now earned more than Rs 500 crore in India. According to sacnilk.com, the film earned Rs 506.87 crore (6,07,20,136.84 USD) on the 11th day of its release. Kalki 2898 AD was released in theatres on June 27. The film earned around Rs 41.17 crore (49,31,997.20 USD) (nett) in India on its 11th day for all languages. With this, it crossed the bug number, the big Rs 500 crore mark. Kalki 2898 AD performing good in theatres The film saw a jump in business over the weekend, after starting on a good note. People have been appreciating the VFX, the actors and their costumes and a gripping storyline. On its opening day, Kalki 2898 AD earned around Rs 95.3 crore (1,14,16,110.89 USD) on its opening day. After the first week of its run, the film stood at Rs 414.85 crore (4,96,95,420.81 USD). On Day 10, the film registered a business of Rs 34.15 crore (40,90,654.34 USD). Made on an expensive budget, Nag Ashwin's 3D film Kalki 2898 AD is touted as the most expensive film to be produced in India at a reported budget of Rs 600 crore (7,18,70,940.00 USD). The mythological and sci-fi action film released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English. Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki 2898 AD stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Prabhas, Disha Patani, Saswata Chatterjee and Shobhana among others. Also read: Brad Pitt stars in Formula 1 racing movie: F1 teaser trailer out After a good response at the box office, Kalki 2898 AD will have a sequel, confirmed the director. In a recent press conference, Nag told the media that he would like to make another film to take the story forward. He said that as the film has four main characters – Bhairava (Prabhas), SU-M80 (Deepika), Ashwatthama (Amitabh) and Supreme Yaskin (Kamal) - he wanted to do them all justice. “I soon realised that fitting four characters into one film was not manageable. It had its challenges. There is a lot of action and backstories that have yet to be explored, and they will be in the sequel. We still have a lot of shooting, even casting for new characters, left to do,” he said.

Box Office collection: Kalki 2898 AD enters Rs 500 crore club

<p>Prabhas starrer <em>Kalki 2898 AD </em>has proved to be a great bet for the actor as it continues to capture everyone’s attention in theatres and social media. The film after earning Rs 500 crore (5,98,80,650.00 USD) at the box office, has become one of the most successful films of the year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adding to its list of fans, actor Nitish Bharadwaj who became a household name after playing Lord Krishna in BR Chopra’s <em>Mahabharat</em>, recently praised the film and its crew for giving a unique spin to the Hindu scripture.</p>

<h2><strong>What Mahabharat actor thinks of Nag's Kalki 2898 AD</strong></h2>

<p>Impressed by director Nag Ashwin’s vision, Nitish in an interview with&nbsp;News 18 said, "(Nag Ashwin has) made clever use of Mahabharat characters and the futuristic birth of Mahavishnu's last avatar Kalki. Hindi film producers must learn from the South as they are so deeply rooted in our scriptures and epics that even their inspirational versions seem correct. No doubt, Kalki seems to have definite visual inspiration from Mad Max movies. Yet, it seemed different because eventually, the sets and production design were less important to me than the foreground story. Ashwin merged the 2 extremely well.”</p>

<p>He added, “Mahabharat is extremely close to my heart” but that he didn’t find any similarity to what they did because “Ashwin created a different world before me."&nbsp;</p>

<p>When asked if he would like to reprise his role if there was ever a sequel to <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em>, he joked, "In the sequel, Ashwin need not hide Krishna's face, I am available (laughs)."</p>

<p>That idea is not such a far-off thought since Nag Ashwin did confirm a sequel in making in an interview post-release of his film. For the unversed, Nag Ashwin's <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> takes inspiration from several stories from Mahabharat. Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan's characters are directly inspired from Mahabharat.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/did-you-know-nag-ashwin-took-inspiration-from-star-wars-guardians-of-the-galaxy-for-kalki-2898-ad-738826">Did you know Nag Ashwin took inspiration from Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy for Kalki 2898 AD?</a></p>

<h2><strong>Kalki 2898 AD is going strong</strong></h2>

<p><em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> has crossed Rs 500 crore mark. It features Prabhas as Bhairava, Deepika Padukone as Sumati, Disha Patani as Roxie, Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwathama and Kamal Haasan as Supreme Yaskin The movie also includes cameo appearances by Mrunal Thakur, Ram Gopal Varma, SS Rajamouli, Vijay Deverakonda and Dulquer Salmaan.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-box-office-collection-kalki-2898-ad-enters-rs-500-crore-club-738812">Box Office collection: Kalki 2898 AD enters Rs 500 crore club</a></p>

<p><em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.</p>


Prabhas starrer Kalki 2898 AD has proved to be a great bet for the actor as it continues to capture everyone’s attention in theatres and social media. The film after earning Rs 500 crore (5,98,80,650.

Prabhas starrer Kalki 2898 AD has proved to be a great bet for the actor as it continues to capture everyone’s attention in theatres and social media. The film after earning Rs 500 crore (5,98,80,650.00 USD) at the box office, has become one of the most successful films of the year. Adding to its list of fans, actor Nitish Bharadwaj who became a household name after playing Lord Krishna in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, recently praised the film and its crew for giving a unique spin to the Hindu scripture. What Mahabharat actor thinks of Nag's Kalki 2898 AD Impressed by director Nag Ashwin’s vision, Nitish in an interview with News 18 said, "(Nag Ashwin has) made clever use of Mahabharat characters and the futuristic birth of Mahavishnu's last avatar Kalki. Hindi film producers must learn from the South as they are so deeply rooted in our scriptures and epics that even their inspirational versions seem correct. No doubt, Kalki seems to have definite visual inspiration from Mad Max movies. Yet, it seemed different because eventually, the sets and production design were less important to me than the foreground story. Ashwin merged the 2 extremely well.” He added, “Mahabharat is extremely close to my heart” but that he didn’t find any similarity to what they did because “Ashwin created a different world before me." When asked if he would like to reprise his role if there was ever a sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, he joked, "In the sequel, Ashwin need not hide Krishna's face, I am available (laughs)." That idea is not such a far-off thought since Nag Ashwin did confirm a sequel in making in an interview post-release of his film. For the unversed, Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD takes inspiration from several stories from Mahabharat. Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan's characters are directly inspired from Mahabharat. Also read: Did you know Nag Ashwin took inspiration from Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy for Kalki 2898 AD? Kalki 2898 AD is going strong Kalki 2898 AD has crossed Rs 500 crore mark. It features Prabhas as Bhairava, Deepika Padukone as Sumati, Disha Patani as Roxie, Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwathama and Kamal Haasan as Supreme Yaskin The movie also includes cameo appearances by Mrunal Thakur, Ram Gopal Varma, SS Rajamouli, Vijay Deverakonda and Dulquer Salmaan. Box Office collection: Kalki 2898 AD enters Rs 500 crore club Kalki 2898 AD released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.

Mahabharat's Krishna aka Nitish Bharadwaj is a fan of Kalki 2898 AD

<p>As netizens were busy comparing Nag Ashwin's <em>Kalki 2898 AD </em>to the <em>Harry Potter</em> franchise, the 38-year-old film director revealed in an interview that he was actually inspired by <em>Guardians of the Galaxy</em> and <em>Star Wars.</em> He revealed that since he loves these two films, it has subconsciously become a part of his aesthetic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When probed further, the filmmaker clarified that Kamal Haasan's look for Supreme Yaskin was not inspired by Lord Voldemort. However, he revealed that Harshith Reddy's character Luke was taken from the popular Star Wars character, Luke Skywalker.</p>

<p>"We grew up watching Marvel films. I would say Guardians of the Galaxy was more of an influence than Iron Man. Definitely, Star Wars is a huge influence. I love Star Wars, so that is subconsciously a part of my aesthetic," Ashwin told Zoom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our references were these old Tibetan monks, who are supposed to be 120-130 years old. Sir (Kamal Haasan) was always mentioning the portrait of Dorian Grey (from Oscar Wilde's 1890 philosophical novel The Picture of Dorian Grey). That was sir's inspiration. We didn't have many movie references for that ancient look," Ashwin added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/cara-delevingne-says-drugs-alcohol-helped-her-cope-i-was-8-what-a-crazy-age-to-get-drunk-738817">Cara Delevingne says drugs, alcohol helped her cope: 'I was 8, what a crazy age to get drunk'</a></strong></p>

<p>Lastly, he mentioned that perhaps the only <em>Harry Potter</em> reference in <em>Kalki 2898 AD </em>was Vinay Kumar's character Sirius, taken from the popular <em>Harry Potter</em> character Sirius Black, played by Gary Oldman.</p>

<p><strong>Kalki 2898 AD box office collection</strong></p>

<p>The film grossed $22 million worldwide on its opening day. The film registered a business of Rs 5 billion (5,99,00,750.00 USD) on the 11th day of its release in India. Globally, the film has entered the Rs 8 billion (9,58,42,640.00 USD) club.</p>

<p>Helmed&nbsp;by Nag Ashwin, the film is inspired by Hindu mythology and is set in a post-apocalyptic world in 2898 AD. Produced by C. Aswani Dutt of Vyjayanthi Movies, it was shot primarily in Telugu with some scenes reshot in Hindi. The film stars Prabhas as Bhairava, Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama, Kamal Haasan as Kali, and Deepika Padukone as Padma.</p>


As netizens were busy comparing Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD to the Harry Potter franchise, the 38-year-old film director revealed in an interview that he was actually inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Wars.

As netizens were busy comparing Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD to the Harry Potter franchise, the 38-year-old film director revealed in an interview that he was actually inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Wars. He revealed that since he loves these two films, it has subconsciously become a part of his aesthetic. When probed further, the filmmaker clarified that Kamal Haasan's look for Supreme Yaskin was not inspired by Lord Voldemort. However, he revealed that Harshith Reddy's character Luke was taken from the popular Star Wars character, Luke Skywalker. "We grew up watching Marvel films. I would say Guardians of the Galaxy was more of an influence than Iron Man. Definitely, Star Wars is a huge influence. I love Star Wars, so that is subconsciously a part of my aesthetic," Ashwin told Zoom. "Our references were these old Tibetan monks, who are supposed to be 120-130 years old. Sir (Kamal Haasan) was always mentioning the portrait of Dorian Grey (from Oscar Wilde's 1890 philosophical novel The Picture of Dorian Grey). That was sir's inspiration. We didn't have many movie references for that ancient look," Ashwin added. Also read: Cara Delevingne says drugs, alcohol helped her cope: 'I was 8, what a crazy age to get drunk' Lastly, he mentioned that perhaps the only Harry Potter reference in Kalki 2898 AD was Vinay Kumar's character Sirius, taken from the popular Harry Potter character Sirius Black, played by Gary Oldman. Kalki 2898 AD box office collection The film grossed $22 million worldwide on its opening day. The film registered a business of Rs 5 billion (5,99,00,750.00 USD) on the 11th day of its release in India. Globally, the film has entered the Rs 8 billion (9,58,42,640.00 USD) club. Helmed by Nag Ashwin, the film is inspired by Hindu mythology and is set in a post-apocalyptic world in 2898 AD. Produced by C. Aswani Dutt of Vyjayanthi Movies, it was shot primarily in Telugu with some scenes reshot in Hindi. The film stars Prabhas as Bhairava, Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama, Kamal Haasan as Kali, and Deepika Padukone as Padma.

Nag Ashwin took inspiration from these 2 Hollywood films for Kalki 2898 AD

<p>Director Nag Ashwin's years of hard work has paid off! His sci-fi thriller <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> is earning an&nbsp;outstanding response from the audience, becoming one of the highest-grossing movies in&nbsp;India in 2024.</p>

<p>The film brings together Indian cinema's&nbsp;biggest superstars like Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Prabhas, and&nbsp;has mesmerised&nbsp;everyone for its grand spectacle, VFX and action sequences. The sci-fi flick is performing exceptionally well and is being compared to many Western superhero and action films, with many saying that it's the Indian version of Marvel and DC movies.</p>

<h2><strong>Nag Ashwin on Kalki Being Compared to Western Movies</strong></h2>

<p>Directed and written by Ashwin,<em> Kalki&nbsp;2898 AD</em> is a fusion of Hindu mythological and sci-fi. During an interview with Indian news agency PTI, the director was asked: Is his film India's answer to superhero movies from the stables of Marvel and DC Studios in Hollywood?</p>

<p>"I don't know if it is an answer or not but we definitely have the kind of stories and the depth, complexity and heroism that any other Marvel or DC movie . We just have to delve into it and tell it in the correct way,'' said Ashwin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The apocalyptic drama is inspired by Hindu mythology and revolves around Ashwatthama, a prominent figure in the Hindu epic Mahabharat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking further, he added, "If we tell it in a way that the generation now is used to, maybe mix it with sci-fi, I feel that would be the correct way. And that's actually worked out because people are now feeling that it is our story."</p>

<h2><strong>Nag Ashwin on Kalki's Analysis</strong></h2>

<p>While the movie is performing well in&nbsp;the theatres, one fact that cannot be ignored is the trolling that the movie is going through for its convoluted lot and being heavily inspired by Western films like <em>Star Wars, Mad Max and Dune </em>among others.</p>

<p>Amidst all this, the director shared a cryptic note, asking netizens to enjoy his movie by keeping the analysis part for later.</p>

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<p>On Friday, Nag Ashwin took to his X handle and wrote, “This weekend, let’s celebrate. The fandoms, the audiences, the languages that have come together. The doors that have opened, the possibilities for future filmmakers that are unlocked. Let’s save the analysis for later. This weekend let’s celebrate Indian Cinema!”</p>

<p>(With agency inputs)</p>


Director Nag Ashwin's years of hard work has paid off! His sci-fi thriller Kalki 2898 AD is earning an outstanding response from the audience, becoming one of the highest-grossing movies in India in 2024.

Director Nag Ashwin's years of hard work has paid off! His sci-fi thriller Kalki 2898 AD is earning an outstanding response from the audience, becoming one of the highest-grossing movies in India in 2024. The film brings together Indian cinema's biggest superstars like Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Prabhas, and has mesmerised everyone for its grand spectacle, VFX and action sequences. The sci-fi flick is performing exceptionally well and is being compared to many Western superhero and action films, with many saying that it's the Indian version of Marvel and DC movies. Nag Ashwin on Kalki Being Compared to Western Movies Directed and written by Ashwin, Kalki 2898 AD is a fusion of Hindu mythological and sci-fi. During an interview with Indian news agency PTI, the director was asked: Is his film India's answer to superhero movies from the stables of Marvel and DC Studios in Hollywood? "I don't know if it is an answer or not but we definitely have the kind of stories and the depth, complexity and heroism that any other Marvel or DC movie . We just have to delve into it and tell it in the correct way,'' said Ashwin. The apocalyptic drama is inspired by Hindu mythology and revolves around Ashwatthama, a prominent figure in the Hindu epic Mahabharat. Talking further, he added, "If we tell it in a way that the generation now is used to, maybe mix it with sci-fi, I feel that would be the correct way. And that's actually worked out because people are now feeling that it is our story." Nag Ashwin on Kalki's Analysis While the movie is performing well in the theatres, one fact that cannot be ignored is the trolling that the movie is going through for its convoluted lot and being heavily inspired by Western films like Star Wars, Mad Max and Dune among others. Amidst all this, the director shared a cryptic note, asking netizens to enjoy his movie by keeping the analysis part for later. This weekend, let's celebrate. The fandoms, the audiences, the languages that have come together. The doors that have opened, the possibilities for future filmmakers that are unlocked. Let's save the analysis for later. This weekend let's celebrate Indian Cinema! #KALKI2898AD… — Nag Ashwin (@nagashwin7) July 5, 2024 × On Friday, Nag Ashwin took to his X handle and wrote, “This weekend, let’s celebrate. The fandoms, the audiences, the languages that have come together. The doors that have opened, the possibilities for future filmmakers that are unlocked. Let’s save the analysis for later. This weekend let’s celebrate Indian Cinema!” (With agency inputs)

Director Nag Ashwin on Kalki 2898 AD: 'Our stories have heroism like Marvel..'

<p>Filmmaker Nag Ashwin's recent sci-fi Kalki 2898 AD has been getting a lot of love from the audience ever since its release on June 27, 2024. While everyone has picked favourite characters and moments from the film, a clear fan favourite is a scene near the interval that features Deepika Padukone.&nbsp;<br />
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The scene has Sumathi (Deepika Padukone) protecting her pregnant belly and braving through a tunnel with fire all around her.&nbsp;<br />
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The director, while speaking to India Today, has called it his favourite scene from the film and stated how it was shot in a hurry.</p>

<p>Talking about the fire sequence, Nag said, "That is one of my favourite scenes; I think maybe the most favourite scene. But the way we shot was so hurried. We were shooting three setups that day and Deepika had to leave by&nbsp;a certain flight. It usually happens that some of the most important or magical things in the film happen by chance or in a hurry. And this is what that was. And, but just watching it in that hurry, in that rush and everything, when you just reach the monitor and you see Deepika walking through that particular tunnel in that fire, I just knew this was going to be special.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kalki-2898-ad-box-office-prabhas-film-mints-rs-400-crore-in-india-738175">Kalki 2898 AD box office: Prabhas' film mints Rs 400 crore in India</a><br />
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The director praised Deepika and said, “It was a sort of leap of faith. It was the sort of walking and surrendering to a larger power at play. It was a reference of the birth of Krishna. And it was how there was a leap of faith taken by Vasudeva. It was all of that… Deepika is a super-smart actor. You just need to give her a little and she knows what the brief is. I genuinely thought that the final pose that she holds at the end of that tunnel, when the interval is about to happen, felt like such a strong visual for me.”</p>

<p><em>Kalki 2898 AD </em>made Rs 95.3 crore (above Rs 900 million) &nbsp;on its opening day, and went on to collect ₹414.25 crore (Rs 4 billion) in India in its first week.&nbsp;<br />
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In the film, Prabhas plays a bounty hunter called Bhairava from Kashi, and Deepika plays a pregnant test subject called SU-M80 or Sumati, while Amitabh plays Ashwatthama from Indian mythology.</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-amitabh-to-ashwatthama-what-it-took-for-big-b-to-transform-into-ashwatthama-for-kalki-2898-ad-737853">Amitabh to Ashwatthama: What it took for Big B to transform into Ashwatthama for Kalki 2898 AD</a></h2>


Filmmaker Nag Ashwin's recent sci-fi Kalki 2898 AD has been getting a lot of love from the audience ever since its release on June 27, 2024. While everyone has picked favourite characters and moments from the film, a clear fan favourite is a scene near the interval that features Deepika Padukone.

Filmmaker Nag Ashwin's recent sci-fi Kalki 2898 AD has been getting a lot of love from the audience ever since its release on June 27, 2024. While everyone has picked favourite characters and moments from the film, a clear fan favourite is a scene near the interval that features Deepika Padukone. The scene has Sumathi (Deepika Padukone) protecting her pregnant belly and braving through a tunnel with fire all around her. The director, while speaking to India Today, has called it his favourite scene from the film and stated how it was shot in a hurry. Talking about the fire sequence, Nag said, "That is one of my favourite scenes; I think maybe the most favourite scene. But the way we shot was so hurried. We were shooting three setups that day and Deepika had to leave by a certain flight. It usually happens that some of the most important or magical things in the film happen by chance or in a hurry. And this is what that was. And, but just watching it in that hurry, in that rush and everything, when you just reach the monitor and you see Deepika walking through that particular tunnel in that fire, I just knew this was going to be special.” Kalki 2898 AD box office: Prabhas' film mints Rs 400 crore in India The director praised Deepika and said, “It was a sort of leap of faith. It was the sort of walking and surrendering to a larger power at play. It was a reference of the birth of Krishna. And it was how there was a leap of faith taken by Vasudeva. It was all of that… Deepika is a super-smart actor. You just need to give her a little and she knows what the brief is. I genuinely thought that the final pose that she holds at the end of that tunnel, when the interval is about to happen, felt like such a strong visual for me.” Kalki 2898 AD made Rs 95.3 crore (above Rs 900 million) on its opening day, and went on to collect ₹414.25 crore (Rs 4 billion) in India in its first week. In the film, Prabhas plays a bounty hunter called Bhairava from Kashi, and Deepika plays a pregnant test subject called SU-M80 or Sumati, while Amitabh plays Ashwatthama from Indian mythology. Amitabh to Ashwatthama: What it took for Big B to transform into Ashwatthama for Kalki 2898 AD

Kalki 2898 AD: Nag Ashwin lists his favourite scene from the film and it features Deepika Padukone

<p><em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> is unstoppable at the box office! The&nbsp;Prabhas and Deepika Padukone-starrer has been&nbsp;earning moolah at the box office since its&nbsp;release. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the movie has got an outstanding response from the audience at the box office despite receiving mixed reviews from critics.</p>

<p><strong>Kalki 2898 AD Box Office</strong></p>

<p>Released on June 27, Ashwin's $72 million sci-fi thriller has amassed over Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion) at the box office in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Sachnilk, in the first seven days, the dystopian sci-fi actioner has minted Rs 414.85 crore (Rs 4.4 billion) at the box office. The major portion of the movie's collection comes from the Telugu language.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film&nbsp;has earned&nbsp;a staggering&nbsp;Rs 212.25 crore (Rs 2.2 billion) in Telugu, followed by Hindi Rs 162.5 crore, Tamil: Rs 23.1 crore; Kannada: Rs 2.8 crore and Malayalam Rs 14.2 crore.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh has shared data on the movie's excellent performance in the Hindi belt. The pan-India movie, featuring Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone in&nbsp;pivotal roles, is&nbsp;expected to cross the Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) mark in its second&nbsp;week, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taran wrote in a post shared on X, ''The performance on weekdays [Mon - Thu] was rock-solid, with #Kalki2898AD hitting double digits every single day... Although mass pockets slowed down from Tue onwards, the energetic footfalls at major centres compensated for the shortfall. As it steps into Week 2, #Kalki2898AD is expected to amass big numbers on [second] Sat - Sun, breaching ₹ 200 cr mark in Weekend 2 and emerging the HIGHEST GROSSING *HINDI* FILM OF 2024, surpassing the *lifetime biz* of #Fighter.''</p>

<p>Not only in the domestic market, but the movie is doing well overseas too. In the first week, the movie has earned around $14 million in North America.</p>

<p><strong>More about Kalki 2898 AD</strong></p>

<p>Nag Ashwin's movie <em>Kalki 2898 AD </em>has been in the talks for its grand sets, top-notch VFX, and cameos. The movie features guest&nbsp;appearances by Mrunal Thakur, Ram Gopal Varma, SS Rajamouli, Vijay Deverakonda, and Dulquer Salmaan.</p>

<p>After the release, anticipation for the <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> sequel has doubled. And as per the producer,&nbsp;C. Ashwini Dutt, the fans would not have to&nbsp;wait much for part 2.</p>

<p>Talking about the sequel, Dutt revealed that 60 per cent&nbsp;of work is almost done.&nbsp;</p>


Kalki 2898 AD is unstoppable at the box office! The Prabhas and Deepika Padukone-starrer has been earning moolah at the box office since its release. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the movie has got an outstanding response from the audience at the box office despite receiving mixed reviews from critics.

Kalki 2898 AD is unstoppable at the box office! The Prabhas and Deepika Padukone-starrer has been earning moolah at the box office since its release. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the movie has got an outstanding response from the audience at the box office despite receiving mixed reviews from critics. Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Released on June 27, Ashwin's $72 million sci-fi thriller has amassed over Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion) at the box office in India. As per Sachnilk, in the first seven days, the dystopian sci-fi actioner has minted Rs 414.85 crore (Rs 4.4 billion) at the box office. The major portion of the movie's collection comes from the Telugu language. The film has earned a staggering Rs 212.25 crore (Rs 2.2 billion) in Telugu, followed by Hindi Rs 162.5 crore, Tamil: Rs 23.1 crore; Kannada: Rs 2.8 crore and Malayalam Rs 14.2 crore. #Kalki2898AD scores an EXCELLENT TOTAL in its *extended* Week 1... Strong word of mouth came into play on *Day 1* [Thu] itself, which justified the solid growth on Sat and sensational jump on Sun, despite #T20WorldCupFinal [#INDvSA] on Sat. The performance on weekdays [Mon -… pic.twitter.com/NQfpm3u03l — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 5, 2024 × Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh has shared data on the movie's excellent performance in the Hindi belt. The pan-India movie, featuring Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone in pivotal roles, is expected to cross the Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) mark in its second week, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024. Taran wrote in a post shared on X, ''The performance on weekdays [Mon - Thu] was rock-solid, with #Kalki2898AD hitting double digits every single day... Although mass pockets slowed down from Tue onwards, the energetic footfalls at major centres compensated for the shortfall. As it steps into Week 2, #Kalki2898AD is expected to amass big numbers on [second] Sat - Sun, breaching ₹ 200 cr mark in Weekend 2 and emerging the HIGHEST GROSSING *HINDI* FILM OF 2024, surpassing the *lifetime biz* of #Fighter.'' Not only in the domestic market, but the movie is doing well overseas too. In the first week, the movie has earned around $14 million in North America. More about Kalki 2898 AD Nag Ashwin's movie Kalki 2898 AD has been in the talks for its grand sets, top-notch VFX, and cameos. The movie features guest appearances by Mrunal Thakur, Ram Gopal Varma, SS Rajamouli, Vijay Deverakonda, and Dulquer Salmaan. After the release, anticipation for the Kalki 2898 AD sequel has doubled. And as per the producer, C. Ashwini Dutt, the fans would not have to wait much for part 2. Talking about the sequel, Dutt revealed that 60 per cent of work is almost done.

Kalki 2898 AD box office: Prabhas' film mints Rs 400 crore in India

<p>The collaboration between Prabhas and Diljit Dosanjh in <em>Bhairava Anthem</em> has been a treat for fans. However, according to media reports, Prabhas was initially doubtful about adopting a 'Sardar' look and was even sceptical about its reception across diverse Indian audiences.&nbsp;<br />
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The decision to feature Prabhas in a 'Sardar' avatar alongside Diljit Dosanjh was met with cautious optimism by both the producers and Prabhas himself. Balancing the representation of North and South Indian cultures posed a challenge that required delicate handling.</p>

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<strong>Choreographer Pony Verma's Perspective</strong></p>

<p>Choreographer Pony Verma in an interview with Bollywood Now recently disclosed that Diljit Dosanjh initially expressed concerns about Prabhas' established star status. She reassured him by promising to present Prabhas majestically, ensuring his entry exuded regal charisma.</p>

<p>The choreography faced the significant challenge of portraying both cultural identities with equal respect and prominence.</p>

<p><em><strong>Watch the song Bhairava Anthem here:</strong></em></p>

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<p><strong>Prabhas' Inspired Look from Coachella</strong></p>

<p>Verma drew inspiration from Diljit's distinctive <em>Coachella </em>appearance, which she believed would complement Prabhas' persona. However, there was initial hesitation from producers about its compatibility with the promotional strategy for <em>Kalki 2898 AD.</em></p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-amitabh-to-ashwatthama-what-it-took-for-big-b-to-transform-into-ashwatthama-for-kalki-2898-ad-737853">Amitabh to Ashwatthama: What it took for Big B to transform into Ashwatthama for Kalki 2898 AD</a></p>


The collaboration between Prabhas and Diljit Dosanjh in Bhairava Anthem has been a treat for fans. However, according to media reports, Prabhas was initially doubtful about adopting a 'Sardar' look and was even sceptical about its reception across diverse Indian audiences.

The collaboration between Prabhas and Diljit Dosanjh in Bhairava Anthem has been a treat for fans. However, according to media reports, Prabhas was initially doubtful about adopting a 'Sardar' look and was even sceptical about its reception across diverse Indian audiences. The decision to feature Prabhas in a 'Sardar' avatar alongside Diljit Dosanjh was met with cautious optimism by both the producers and Prabhas himself. Balancing the representation of North and South Indian cultures posed a challenge that required delicate handling. Choreographer Pony Verma's Perspective Choreographer Pony Verma in an interview with Bollywood Now recently disclosed that Diljit Dosanjh initially expressed concerns about Prabhas' established star status. She reassured him by promising to present Prabhas majestically, ensuring his entry exuded regal charisma. The choreography faced the significant challenge of portraying both cultural identities with equal respect and prominence. Watch the song Bhairava Anthem here: Prabhas' Inspired Look from Coachella Verma drew inspiration from Diljit's distinctive Coachella appearance, which she believed would complement Prabhas' persona. However, there was initial hesitation from producers about its compatibility with the promotional strategy for Kalki 2898 AD. Also Read: Amitabh to Ashwatthama: What it took for Big B to transform into Ashwatthama for Kalki 2898 AD

Prabhas was initially hesitant about collaborating with Diljit Dosanjh for Bhairava Anthem

<p>After the resounding success of <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em>, which boasted a budget of Rs 6 billion, producers of the film have upped the ante with a staggering Rs 7 billion budget for its sequel. The new development will make the film in line with any other mega-budget Hollywood movie&nbsp;if reports are to be believed.</p>

<p>Praised for its cutting-edge VFX, the franchise has drawn comparisons to <em>Marvel </em>movies, heightening anticipation for <em>Kalki 2898 AD Part 2</em> among fans.<br />
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<p><b>Is 60% of the sequel already filmed?</b><br />
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According to producer C. Ashwini Dutt, the epic sci-fi action drama's sequel is well on its way with 60 per cent of filming completed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This announcement has left fans eagerly anticipating the continuation of the saga.</p>

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<b>Will Deepika Padukone be replaced in the sequel?</b></p>

<p>There are speculations that the lead actress Deepika Padukone might not be a part of the sequel. Reports suggest she has opted out because of her pregnancy. She is expected to go on maternity leave in September 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid mounting excitement for the sequel following the first instalment's success, producers are reportedly considering alternatives to avoid delays in the project. Deepika's portrayal of <em>Sumathi</em> garnered widespread acclaim, making these rumours particularly disheartening for fans hopeful of her return.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-ranveer-singh-calls-kalki-2898-ad-a-cinematic-spectacle-as-he-watches-a-night-show-with-deepika-padukone-737417">Ranveer Singh calls Kalki 2898 AD a 'cinematic spectacle' as he watches a night show with Deepika Padukone</a><br />
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<b><em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> hitting theaters</b></p>

<p>While an official release date remains undecided, rumours suggest that the Kalki team aims to wrap up production of the sequel by 2025. Given the sky-high expectations set by its predecessor, the filmmakers are determined not to rush and compromise on quality.<br />
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<b>Sequel's Budget</b></p>

<p>In an interview, C. Ashwini Dutt confirmed that the sequel's budget will exceed its predecessor by Rs 1 billion, totalling an impressive Rs 7 billion.</p>


After the resounding success of Kalki 2898 AD, which boasted a budget of Rs 6 billion, producers of the film have upped the ante with a staggering Rs 7 billion budget for its sequel.

After the resounding success of Kalki 2898 AD, which boasted a budget of Rs 6 billion, producers of the film have upped the ante with a staggering Rs 7 billion budget for its sequel. The new development will make the film in line with any other mega-budget Hollywood movie if reports are to be believed. Praised for its cutting-edge VFX, the franchise has drawn comparisons to Marvel movies, heightening anticipation for Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 among fans. Is 60% of the sequel already filmed? According to producer C. Ashwini Dutt, the epic sci-fi action drama's sequel is well on its way with 60 per cent of filming completed. This announcement has left fans eagerly anticipating the continuation of the saga. Will Deepika Padukone be replaced in the sequel? There are speculations that the lead actress Deepika Padukone might not be a part of the sequel. Reports suggest she has opted out because of her pregnancy. She is expected to go on maternity leave in September 2024. Amid mounting excitement for the sequel following the first instalment's success, producers are reportedly considering alternatives to avoid delays in the project. Deepika's portrayal of Sumathi garnered widespread acclaim, making these rumours particularly disheartening for fans hopeful of her return. Also Read: Ranveer Singh calls Kalki 2898 AD a 'cinematic spectacle' as he watches a night show with Deepika Padukone Kalki 2898 AD hitting theaters While an official release date remains undecided, rumours suggest that the Kalki team aims to wrap up production of the sequel by 2025. Given the sky-high expectations set by its predecessor, the filmmakers are determined not to rush and compromise on quality. Sequel's Budget In an interview, C. Ashwini Dutt confirmed that the sequel's budget will exceed its predecessor by Rs 1 billion, totalling an impressive Rs 7 billion.

Kalki 2898 AD Sequel: Makers mounting the project on big scale, Deepika Padukone to not be a part of it?

<p>In the recently released Nag Ashwin directorial, <em>Kalki 2898 AD,</em> Amitabh Bachchan plays the role of Immortal Ashwatthama. Big B's performance and his look have both been appreciated by fans and critics alike. Da MakeUp Lab's official Instagram handle shared pictures of his transformation and wrote in the caption "Behold the transformation of Amitabh Bachchan Sir into Ashwatthama: a timeless legend brought to life by a legendary actor."</p>

<p><strong>Amitabh Bachchan's make-up artist shares BTS from sets of <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em></strong></p>

<p>Make-up artist Karandeep Singh shared BTS pictures of Big B, from the sets of the movie and congratulated the team saying, "Congratulations to the whole team of Kalki for mind-blasting opening. We hope you all liked the look of sir Amitabh Bachchan designed by Preetisheel and set makeup execution by me. Here are some detailed shots of his look and behind the scenes."</p>

<p><strong>Makeup and visuals as a mode of transformation&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>While playing the role of Immortal Ashwatthama, Bachchan underwent hours of make-up transformation in order to achieve the look of Ashwatthma. The movie used a lot of visual effects. While, in some scenes, we see a younger version of Ashwatthama, where by using visual effects, Amitabh Bachchan has been de-aged. Whereas, in some scenes, Amitabh Bachchan has been showed as an eight-feet giant, which symbolises his powers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Kalki 2898 AD movie review</strong></p>

<p>Shomini Sen of WION wrote that the film had taken huge references from <em>Dune, Star Wars, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner</em> and other Marvel movies. We equally feel that the first half is a tad bit slow and involves an unnecessary sub-plot around Disha Patani and Prabhas's "forced romance".&nbsp; <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-review-a-film-about-giant-amitabh-bachchan-flying-prabhas-and-distressed-deepika-padukone-735633">Read full review here</a></strong></p>

<p><em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> has almost touched the Rs 700 crore mark at the box office which is little more than the film's budget. On Tuesday night, Ranveer Singh watched the film with Deepika Padukone and took to his Instagram stories to review the film. He called the film 'a grand cinematic spectacle' and congratulated the team on its success.&nbsp;<br />
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He also added by saying, "Rebel Star rocks! @actorprabhas Ulaganayagan is forever supreme! @ikamalhaasan And if you are a die-hard Amitabh Bachchan fan like me..you just can't miss this! @amitabhbachchan. As for my baby @deepikapadukone You elevate every moment with your grace &amp; dignity. Such poignancy, such poetry, such power. You are beyond compare. I love you (red heart emoji)."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-ranveer-singh-calls-kalki-2898-ad-a-cinematic-spectacle-as-he-watches-a-night-show-with-deepika-padukone-737417">Ranveer Singh calls Kalki 2898 AD a 'cinematic spectacle' as he watches a night show with Deepika Padukone</a></h2>

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<strong>Amitabh Bachchan's upcoming projects&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Big B recently starred as Ashwatthama in <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> a South Indian film. Previously, he was seen in Ganapath starring Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon. A Hindi remake of the Hollywood film The Intern is on the cards, starring Deepika Padukone, also Bachchan's co-star in Piku(2015).</p>


In the recently released Nag Ashwin directorial, Kalki 2898 AD, Amitabh Bachchan plays the role of Immortal Ashwatthama. Big B's performance and his look have both been appreciated by fans and critics alike.

In the recently released Nag Ashwin directorial, Kalki 2898 AD, Amitabh Bachchan plays the role of Immortal Ashwatthama. Big B's performance and his look have both been appreciated by fans and critics alike. Da MakeUp Lab's official Instagram handle shared pictures of his transformation and wrote in the caption "Behold the transformation of Amitabh Bachchan Sir into Ashwatthama: a timeless legend brought to life by a legendary actor." Amitabh Bachchan's make-up artist shares BTS from sets of Kalki 2898 AD Make-up artist Karandeep Singh shared BTS pictures of Big B, from the sets of the movie and congratulated the team saying, "Congratulations to the whole team of Kalki for mind-blasting opening. We hope you all liked the look of sir Amitabh Bachchan designed by Preetisheel and set makeup execution by me. Here are some detailed shots of his look and behind the scenes." Makeup and visuals as a mode of transformation While playing the role of Immortal Ashwatthama, Bachchan underwent hours of make-up transformation in order to achieve the look of Ashwatthma. The movie used a lot of visual effects. While, in some scenes, we see a younger version of Ashwatthama, where by using visual effects, Amitabh Bachchan has been de-aged. Whereas, in some scenes, Amitabh Bachchan has been showed as an eight-feet giant, which symbolises his powers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Da MakeUp Lab (@damakeuplab) × Kalki 2898 AD movie review Shomini Sen of WION wrote that the film had taken huge references from Dune, Star Wars, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner and other Marvel movies. We equally feel that the first half is a tad bit slow and involves an unnecessary sub-plot around Disha Patani and Prabhas's "forced romance". Read full review here Kalki 2898 AD has almost touched the Rs 700 crore mark at the box office which is little more than the film's budget. On Tuesday night, Ranveer Singh watched the film with Deepika Padukone and took to his Instagram stories to review the film. He called the film 'a grand cinematic spectacle' and congratulated the team on its success. He also added by saying, "Rebel Star rocks! @actorprabhas Ulaganayagan is forever supreme! @ikamalhaasan And if you are a die-hard Amitabh Bachchan fan like me..you just can't miss this! @amitabhbachchan. As for my baby @deepikapadukone You elevate every moment with your grace & dignity. Such poignancy, such poetry, such power. You are beyond compare. I love you (red heart emoji)." Ranveer Singh calls Kalki 2898 AD a 'cinematic spectacle' as he watches a night show with Deepika Padukone Amitabh Bachchan's upcoming projects Big B recently starred as Ashwatthama in Kalki 2898 AD a South Indian film. Previously, he was seen in Ganapath starring Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon. A Hindi remake of the Hollywood film The Intern is on the cards, starring Deepika Padukone, also Bachchan's co-star in Piku(2015).

Amitabh to Ashwatthama: What it took for Big B to transform into Ashwatthama for Kalki 2898 AD

<p>It was a date night at the movies for Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh. The power couple watched a late-night show of Deepika's latest film<em> Kalki 2898 AD</em> at a suburban theatre in Mumbai on Tuesday night. Several photos of the couple arriving and hours later leaving the theatre have surfaced on social media.&nbsp;<br />
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The couple expecting their first child together in September this year arrived separately at the venue but walked out of the theatre together, holding hands.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Deepika arrived separately at the theatre and briefly posed for the waiting paparazzi before heading inside the hall. The Mom-to-be wore a white T-shirt under a black blazer and cropped blue denims. The actor also wore glasses, carried a bag, and wore white sneakers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her husband, Ranveer Singh was seen outside the theatre waving and smiling at the fans and paparazzi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He wore a black ensemble--a T-shirt, cape, pants, shoes, cap and sunglasses. His mother Anju Bhavnani and sister Ritika Bhavnani were also seen at the spot.<br />
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Hours later, Ranveer and Deepika walked out of the theatre holding hands. Ranveer gestured to paps how much he enjoyed the film as Deepika got inside the waiting car.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kalki-2898-ad-box-office-prabhass-film-earn-superb-numbers-crosses-rs-400-crore-736497">Kalki 2898 AD box office: Prabhas film registers superb earnings, crosses Rs 400 crore</a></strong><br />
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After watching the film, Ranveer took to his Instagram Stories to review it. He wrote, "Kalki 2898 @kalki2898ad - a grand cinematic spectacle! That's what big-screen cinema is all about! An unprecedented level of finesse in technical execution. The very best in Indian cinema. Congrats to Nagi Sir &amp; team! @nag_ashwin."<br />
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He added, "Rebel Star rocks! @actorprabhas Ulaganayagan is forever supreme! @ikamalhaasan And if you are a die-hard Amitabh Bachchan fan like me..you just can't miss this! @amitabhbachchan. As for my baby @deepikapadukone You elevate every moment with your grace &amp; dignity. Such poignancy, such poetry, such power. You are beyond compare. I love you (red heart emoji)."</p>

<p><strong>About <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em></strong><br />
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Director Nag Ashwin's ambitious dystopian sci-fi spectacle <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> is mounted on a reported budget of Rs 600 crore (7,18,66,680.00 USD) and is the most expensive film to be made in India. The multilingual movie features Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Disha Patani, Saswata Chatterjee and Shobhana.&nbsp;<br />
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The film was globally released on June 27 in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English.<br />
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<strong>WION's review of <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em></strong><br />
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In her review, Shomini Sen of WION wrote, "Written by Nag Ashwin, the film has taken huge references from <em>Dune, Star Wars, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner</em> and even Marvel movies. It's a slow first half and an unnecessary subplot involving Disha Patani and Prabhas's forced romance and gallivanting around the complex."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shomini gave "full marks to the filmmaker for mounting the film on such a huge scale. The VFX is stunning, at par with Hollywood films, even though they reek of familiarity in several instances. But can VFX alone save a film?"<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-review-a-film-about-giant-amitabh-bachchan-flying-prabhas-and-distressed-deepika-padukone-735633" target="_blank">Read more here</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Deepika and Ranveer's upcoming projects</strong><br />
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Both Deepika and Ranveer will be seen in <em>Singham Again</em> which will release in theatres on November 1. It is not known if they are paired opposite each other although the two play cops in the film which also stars Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, and Jackie Shroff among others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit Shetty's film is also the fifth part of his cinematic cop universe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ranveer will also headline Farhan Akhtar's <em>Don 3 </em>which co-stars Kiara Advani.&nbsp;</p>

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It was a date night at the movies for Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh. The power couple watched a late-night show of Deepika's latest film Kalki 2898 AD at a suburban theatre in Mumbai on Tuesday night.

It was a date night at the movies for Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh. The power couple watched a late-night show of Deepika's latest film Kalki 2898 AD at a suburban theatre in Mumbai on Tuesday night. Several photos of the couple arriving and hours later leaving the theatre have surfaced on social media. The couple expecting their first child together in September this year arrived separately at the venue but walked out of the theatre together, holding hands. Deepika arrived separately at the theatre and briefly posed for the waiting paparazzi before heading inside the hall. The Mom-to-be wore a white T-shirt under a black blazer and cropped blue denims. The actor also wore glasses, carried a bag, and wore white sneakers. Her husband, Ranveer Singh was seen outside the theatre waving and smiling at the fans and paparazzi. He wore a black ensemble--a T-shirt, cape, pants, shoes, cap and sunglasses. His mother Anju Bhavnani and sister Ritika Bhavnani were also seen at the spot. Hours later, Ranveer and Deepika walked out of the theatre holding hands. Ranveer gestured to paps how much he enjoyed the film as Deepika got inside the waiting car. Kalki 2898 AD box office: Prabhas film registers superb earnings, crosses Rs 400 crore After watching the film, Ranveer took to his Instagram Stories to review it. He wrote, "Kalki 2898 @kalki2898ad - a grand cinematic spectacle! That's what big-screen cinema is all about! An unprecedented level of finesse in technical execution. The very best in Indian cinema. Congrats to Nagi Sir & team! @nag_ashwin." He added, "Rebel Star rocks! @actorprabhas Ulaganayagan is forever supreme! @ikamalhaasan And if you are a die-hard Amitabh Bachchan fan like me..you just can't miss this! @amitabhbachchan. As for my baby @deepikapadukone You elevate every moment with your grace & dignity. Such poignancy, such poetry, such power. You are beyond compare. I love you (red heart emoji)." About Kalki 2898 AD Director Nag Ashwin's ambitious dystopian sci-fi spectacle Kalki 2898 AD is mounted on a reported budget of Rs 600 crore (7,18,66,680.00 USD) and is the most expensive film to be made in India. The multilingual movie features Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Disha Patani, Saswata Chatterjee and Shobhana. The film was globally released on June 27 in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English. WION's review of Kalki 2898 AD In her review, Shomini Sen of WION wrote, "Written by Nag Ashwin, the film has taken huge references from Dune, Star Wars, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner and even Marvel movies. It's a slow first half and an unnecessary subplot involving Disha Patani and Prabhas's forced romance and gallivanting around the complex." Shomini gave "full marks to the filmmaker for mounting the film on such a huge scale. The VFX is stunning, at par with Hollywood films, even though they reek of familiarity in several instances. But can VFX alone save a film?"Read more here Deepika and Ranveer's upcoming projects Both Deepika and Ranveer will be seen in Singham Again which will release in theatres on November 1. It is not known if they are paired opposite each other although the two play cops in the film which also stars Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, and Jackie Shroff among others. Rohit Shetty's film is also the fifth part of his cinematic cop universe. Ranveer will also headline Farhan Akhtar's Don 3 which co-stars Kiara Advani.

Ranveer Singh calls Kalki 2898 AD a 'cinematic spectacle' as he watches a night show with Deepika Padukone

This weekend the world witnessed the release of one of India's most awaited blockbusters, 'Kalki 2898 AD'. The Nag Ashwin directorial has roped in some of the biggest stars from India including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone. The film has already crossed the 75-million-dollar mark at the global box office. Will this become Padukone's next big hit after 'Pathaan'? Find out more in this episode of WION E-Club.

'KALKI 2898 AD': Indian blockbuster earns $75mn, find out more about the movie & other news from the world of Entertainment

<p>Nag Ashwin's sci-fi thriller <em>Kalki 2898 AD </em>is enjoying an impressive run at the box office. Starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone, the movie had record-breaking earnings in the first weekend of its release.<br />
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<strong>Kalki 2898 AD Box Office</strong></p>

<p>Nag Ashwin's visual extravaganza has garnered much praise for its VFX and action sequences. Released on June 27, the film earned over Rs 1.9 billion worldwide on its first day, making it the biggest box office opener of 2024.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kamal-haasan-talks-about-limited-screen-time-hints-at-kalki-part-2-%E2%80%98my-part-in-the-universe-has-only-begun-736045">Kamal Haasan talks about limited screen time, hints at Kalki Part 2: ‘My part in the universe has only begun'</a><br />
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The movie continues to earn&nbsp;remarkable numbers on days 2 (Friday) and day&nbsp;3 (Saturday) of the release. According to sacnilk.com, the film earned Rs 57.6 crore (Rs 576 million)&nbsp;on Friday and Rs 64.5 crore (Rs 645 million) on Saturday in the domestic market across languages. The movie currently stands at Rs 217.4 crore (Rs 2.1 billion), with the maximum numbers coming from Telugu.</p>

<p>In the Telugu version, the movie has earned Rs 124.3 crore (Rs 1.2 billion), followed by Hindi (Rs 71.5 crore), Tamil (Rs 12.8 crore), Kannada ( Rs 1.1 crore) and Malayalam (Rs 6.7 crore). If we look at the movie's worldwide collection, the movie has crossed Rs 415 crore (Rs 4 billion) globally and is now inching towards Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion).&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kalki-2898-ad-twitter-review-netizens-hail-amitabh-bachchans-age-defying-performance-735709">Kalki 2898 AD Twitter Review: Netizens hail Amitabh Bachchan's age-defying performance</a></p>

<p>Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh shared the movie's box office performance in the Hindi belt, sharing that it will cross Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adarsh wrote, ''TRIUMPHANT RUN CONTINUES... WILL HIT CENTURY *TODAY*... MASSIVE SUNDAY ON THE CARDS... #Kalki2898AD packs a solid punch on Day 3 [Sat], despite #T20WorldCupFinal... National chains witness growth, mass circuits record strong occupancy... In short, biz zooms upwards across the board.Nonetheless, a MASSIVE SUNDAY is on the cards... #Kalki2898AD should cover the shortfall on Day 4 [Sun] and clock an IMPRESSIVE TOTAL in its 4-day *extended* weekend. As a matter of fact, Day 4 [Sun] is expected to be the best-performing day in this 4-day *extended* weekend... Should cruise past ₹ 💯 cr mark TODAY [Day 4; Sun], as per trends.''</p>

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<p>With the outstanding box office opening, <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> is the third biggest Indian opener and has surpassed the collection of Yash-starrer<em> KGF Chapter 2</em>, which made Rs 159 crore (Rs 1.5 billion) on its opening day.</p>

<p><em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> is behind SS Rajamouli’s films<em> RRR</em> and <em>Baahubali 2</em>. Made on a budget of Rs 600 crores (Rs 6 billion), Nag Ashwin's movie is touted as India's most expensive film.</p>

<p><strong>Kalki 2898 AD Review</strong></p>

<p>In her review, WION's Film critic Shomini Sen wrote, "Written by Nag Ashwin, the film has taken huge references from Dune, Star Wars, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner and even Marvel movies. It's a slow first half and an unnecessary subplot involving Disha Patani and Prabhas's forced romance and gallivanting around the complex." <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-review-a-film-about-giant-amitabh-bachchan-flying-prabhas-and-distressed-deepika-padukone-735633">Read the full review here.&nbsp;</a></p>


Nag Ashwin's sci-fi thriller Kalki 2898 AD is enjoying an impressive run at the box office. Starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone, the movie had record-breaking earnings in the first weekend of its release.

Nag Ashwin's sci-fi thriller Kalki 2898 AD is enjoying an impressive run at the box office. Starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone, the movie had record-breaking earnings in the first weekend of its release. Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Nag Ashwin's visual extravaganza has garnered much praise for its VFX and action sequences. Released on June 27, the film earned over Rs 1.9 billion worldwide on its first day, making it the biggest box office opener of 2024. Kamal Haasan talks about limited screen time, hints at Kalki Part 2: ‘My part in the universe has only begun' The movie continues to earn remarkable numbers on days 2 (Friday) and day 3 (Saturday) of the release. According to sacnilk.com, the film earned Rs 57.6 crore (Rs 576 million) on Friday and Rs 64.5 crore (Rs 645 million) on Saturday in the domestic market across languages. The movie currently stands at Rs 217.4 crore (Rs 2.1 billion), with the maximum numbers coming from Telugu. In the Telugu version, the movie has earned Rs 124.3 crore (Rs 1.2 billion), followed by Hindi (Rs 71.5 crore), Tamil (Rs 12.8 crore), Kannada ( Rs 1.1 crore) and Malayalam (Rs 6.7 crore). If we look at the movie's worldwide collection, the movie has crossed Rs 415 crore (Rs 4 billion) globally and is now inching towards Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion). Kalki 2898 AD Twitter Review: Netizens hail Amitabh Bachchan's age-defying performance Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh shared the movie's box office performance in the Hindi belt, sharing that it will cross Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) on Sunday. Adarsh wrote, ''TRIUMPHANT RUN CONTINUES... WILL HIT CENTURY *TODAY*... MASSIVE SUNDAY ON THE CARDS... #Kalki2898AD packs a solid punch on Day 3 [Sat], despite #T20WorldCupFinal... National chains witness growth, mass circuits record strong occupancy... In short, biz zooms upwards across the board.Nonetheless, a MASSIVE SUNDAY is on the cards... #Kalki2898AD should cover the shortfall on Day 4 [Sun] and clock an IMPRESSIVE TOTAL in its 4-day *extended* weekend. As a matter of fact, Day 4 [Sun] is expected to be the best-performing day in this 4-day *extended* weekend... Should cruise past ₹ 💯 cr mark TODAY [Day 4; Sun], as per trends.'' TRIUMPHANT RUN CONTINUES... WILL HIT CENTURY *TODAY*... MASSIVE SUNDAY ON THE CARDS... #Kalki2898AD packs a solid punch on Day 3 [Sat], despite #T20WorldCupFinal... National chains witness growth, mass circuits record strong occupancy... In short, biz zooms upwards across the… pic.twitter.com/ybDCzLPgNx — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 30, 2024 × With the outstanding box office opening, Kalki 2898 AD is the third biggest Indian opener and has surpassed the collection of Yash-starrer KGF Chapter 2, which made Rs 159 crore (Rs 1.5 billion) on its opening day. Kalki 2898 AD is behind SS Rajamouli’s films RRR and Baahubali 2. Made on a budget of Rs 600 crores (Rs 6 billion), Nag Ashwin's movie is touted as India's most expensive film. Kalki 2898 AD Review In her review, WION's Film critic Shomini Sen wrote, "Written by Nag Ashwin, the film has taken huge references from Dune, Star Wars, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner and even Marvel movies. It's a slow first half and an unnecessary subplot involving Disha Patani and Prabhas's forced romance and gallivanting around the complex." Read the full review here.

Kalki 2898 AD box office: Prabhas film registers superb earnings, crosses Rs 400 crore

<p>After a long wait, Nag Ashwin's <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> is finally out in the theatres. The movie stars some of the biggest stars of Indian cinema such as Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan. Released on May 27, the movie has garnered a wide range of reactions from critics and audiences alike. Since the release, viewers have questioned Kamal's limited screen time in the movie.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the movie inspired by Hindu mythology, Kamal plays the role of antagonist Yaskin. The actor's&nbsp;eerie appearance and prolific villanious performance have earned a lot of appraisal from the audience.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Kamal Haasan on His Limited Screen Time&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>During a press meet in Chennai, the veteran star opened up about his role in Nag Ashwin's sci-fi movie as he went on to share the details about his role in the second part.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about his less screen time, Kamal said, as per Indian Express, “In Kalki, I have played a small role that makes an appearance for a few minutes only. My real part in the film has only begun and I will have more to do in the second part. So, I watched this film as a fan and I was astonished.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kalki-2898-ad-twitter-review-netizens-hail-amitabh-bachchans-age-defying-performance-735709">Kalki 2898 AD Twitter Review: Netizens hail Amitabh Bachchan's age-defying performance</a></p>

<p>Haasan added, “We have been seeing many signifiers that Indian cinema is moving towards global entertainment, and Kalki 2898 AD is one among them. Nag Ashwin carefully handled the subject of mythology without any religious bias. Across the world, only Japan, China, and Greek civilizations can come close to the Indian heritage of storytelling. Ashwin has chosen stories from that and has executed it with a lot of patience by bringing everyone together.”</p>

<p>After the release of <em>Kalki 2898 AD,</em> Haasan is now busy promoting his next movie Indian 2, which will release on July 12.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Kamal Haasan Hails Amitabh Bachchan</strong></h2>

<p>Bachchan's age-defying performance in Kalki has become the talk of the whole internet, with netizens going gaga over his stunts and chilling performance. Praising BigB's work in the movie&nbsp;during the press meet, Haasan said,&nbsp;“I don’t know if I should call him a veteran or a fresh actor. He has done the film that well.“It looks like the film has been made for children. Now, don’t ask how a man with white hair can enjoy such films. This film reminds you of the child that’s within every adult. This is a great attempt and I am happy to be part of it. I am happy that this journey is going to continue.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Kalki 2898 AD Review</strong><br />
<br />
WION's film critic Shomini Sen wrote that ''Kalki 2898 AD borrowed plot lines and shoddy screenplay make the film borderline comical and utterly disappointing.''&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sen writes, ''Written by Nag Ashwin, the film has taken huge references from Dune, Star Wars, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner and even Marvel movies. It's a slow first half and an unnecessary subplot involving Disha Patani and Prabhas's forced romance and gallivanting around the complex. Kalki 2898 AD takes its time to establish the plot. The action mostly begins in the second half, when the pace picks up. However, by then the mind-numbing, long action sequences take precedence and the plot stops making sense. At one point on the screen, we see two giant Amitabh Bachchans fighting each other. Then there is a flying Prabhas with his aid, a robotic- AI-driven car/confidante who also turns into a giant robot, sports car, and spaceship at Prabhas' will.'' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-review-a-film-about-giant-amitabh-bachchan-flying-prabhas-and-distressed-deepika-padukone-735633">Read full review here.&nbsp;</a></p>


After a long wait, Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD is finally out in the theatres. The movie stars some of the biggest stars of Indian cinema such as Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan.

After a long wait, Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD is finally out in the theatres. The movie stars some of the biggest stars of Indian cinema such as Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan. Released on May 27, the movie has garnered a wide range of reactions from critics and audiences alike. Since the release, viewers have questioned Kamal's limited screen time in the movie. In the movie inspired by Hindu mythology, Kamal plays the role of antagonist Yaskin. The actor's eerie appearance and prolific villanious performance have earned a lot of appraisal from the audience. Kamal Haasan on His Limited Screen Time During a press meet in Chennai, the veteran star opened up about his role in Nag Ashwin's sci-fi movie as he went on to share the details about his role in the second part. Talking about his less screen time, Kamal said, as per Indian Express, “In Kalki, I have played a small role that makes an appearance for a few minutes only. My real part in the film has only begun and I will have more to do in the second part. So, I watched this film as a fan and I was astonished.” Kalki 2898 AD Twitter Review: Netizens hail Amitabh Bachchan's age-defying performance Haasan added, “We have been seeing many signifiers that Indian cinema is moving towards global entertainment, and Kalki 2898 AD is one among them. Nag Ashwin carefully handled the subject of mythology without any religious bias. Across the world, only Japan, China, and Greek civilizations can come close to the Indian heritage of storytelling. Ashwin has chosen stories from that and has executed it with a lot of patience by bringing everyone together.” After the release of Kalki 2898 AD, Haasan is now busy promoting his next movie Indian 2, which will release on July 12. Kamal Haasan Hails Amitabh Bachchan Bachchan's age-defying performance in Kalki has become the talk of the whole internet, with netizens going gaga over his stunts and chilling performance. Praising BigB's work in the movie during the press meet, Haasan said, “I don’t know if I should call him a veteran or a fresh actor. He has done the film that well.“It looks like the film has been made for children. Now, don’t ask how a man with white hair can enjoy such films. This film reminds you of the child that’s within every adult. This is a great attempt and I am happy to be part of it. I am happy that this journey is going to continue.” Kalki 2898 AD Review WION's film critic Shomini Sen wrote that ''Kalki 2898 AD borrowed plot lines and shoddy screenplay make the film borderline comical and utterly disappointing.'' Sen writes, ''Written by Nag Ashwin, the film has taken huge references from Dune, Star Wars, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner and even Marvel movies. It's a slow first half and an unnecessary subplot involving Disha Patani and Prabhas's forced romance and gallivanting around the complex. Kalki 2898 AD takes its time to establish the plot. The action mostly begins in the second half, when the pace picks up. However, by then the mind-numbing, long action sequences take precedence and the plot stops making sense. At one point on the screen, we see two giant Amitabh Bachchans fighting each other. Then there is a flying Prabhas with his aid, a robotic- AI-driven car/confidante who also turns into a giant robot, sports car, and spaceship at Prabhas' will.'' Read full review here.

Kamal Haasan talks about limited screen time, hints at Kalki Part 2: ‘My part in the universe has only begun'

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