Overview: “Kalki 2898 AD” has a simple core story: the arrival of the tenth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu in the future. However, this tale is wrapped in a herculean, futuristic setting that both thrills and confuses the audience. The film’s immersive scale and exceptional production standards make it a visual spectacle.
Plot Highlights:
- Set more than 800 years into the future (in 2898 AD), the film unfolds in the last city on a severely resource-drained Earth—Kasi.
- Supreme Yaskin (played by Kamal Haasan) rules humanity from a structure called the ‘Complex’. His people seize fertile girls, including SUM80 (portrayed by Deepika Padukone).
- Meanwhile, the mythological figure Ashwathama (played by Amitabh Bachchan) awaits someone’s arrival for his redemption after ages.
- In the city of Shambhala, another group of people plans an assault, and an unbeatable bounty hunter named Bhairava (played by Prabhas) gets entangled in this web.
Cast and Cameos:
- Amitabh Bachchan steals the show with his performance.
- Deepika Padukone portrays SUM80 in a de-glam role, lending her a suiting personality.
- The cameo list is humongous, featuring stars like Kamal Haasan, Dulquer Salmaan, Anna Ben, Shobhana, Vijay Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur, Rajamouli, and Ram Gopal Varma.
Impressions:
- The fight sequences between Ashwathama and Bhairava are fun, though Amitabh Bachchan’s antics overshadow Prabhas.
- The film’s humor falls flat, especially in Prabhas’ sequences.
- While the creative liberties taken by the writers are interesting, emotional investment in any party remains elusive.
- The end credits hint at a potential franchise, leaving the audience curious about what lies ahead.
If you’re a fan of complex world-building, mythological tales on vast canvases, and apocalyptic scenarios, give “Kalki 2898 AD” a try. Who knows—you might eagerly await a richer universe in a stronger second part! 🌠🎬🔮
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