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Kalki 2898-AD
కల్కి 2898-ఎ.డి
2024 176 min India PG-13 16+
★7.0
Drama, Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Director: Nag Ashwin
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Description
In the year 2898 AD, around 6000 years after Kurukshetra war, Ashwatthama gears up for his final battle of redemption at the sign of hope in a dystopian world and Bhairava, a wisecracking and self-interested bounty hunter, tired of the perilous life becomes the hurdle in the process.
Budget:
$75M
US Gross:
$18.29M
Worldwide:
$141M
Starring
Prabhas
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Amitabh Bachchan
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Kamal Haasan
Actor
Awards
4 wins & 10 nominations total
Key opinion
Kalki 2898 AD is an ambitious fusion of Indian mythology and dystopian science fiction that showcases high production values but suffers from uneven execution. While its world-building and scope impress many, critics and audiences are divided over its derivative storytelling and inconsistent pacing.
| Originality | The film effectively blends Hindu mythology with futuristic, post-apocalyptic science fiction to create a unique narrative premise. | |
| Acting | Amitabh Bachchan delivers a commanding and standout performance as Ashwatthama. | |
| Production | The production design successfully constructs a believable and immersive, high-budget dystopian world. | |
| Production | The visual effects are frequently compared to major Hollywood blockbusters, though their quality is inconsistent and occasionally looks unpolished. | |
| Acting | Prabhas' performance is polarizing; some viewers find his portrayal charismatic, while others criticize it as weak or poorly developed. | |
| Pacing | The three-hour runtime and sluggish pacing in the first half make the film feel stretched and overlong for some, despite the high-stakes finale. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed by some as an inventive genre mashup, while others dismiss it as a derivative collection of tropes borrowed from films like Mad Max and Star Wars. |