Rajamouli Lauds Prabhas, Amitabh, Kamal, and Deepika in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’
Auteur S.S. Rajamouli has heaped praise on the cast of the latest release ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, saying the film “transported me into various realms with its incredible settings”.
Rajamouli took to Instagram Stories, where he shared a poster of the film featuring Prabhas that hit the screens on Thursday.
For caption, he wrote: “Loved the world-building of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’… It transported me into various realms with its incredible settings.”
Talking about Prabhas, he said: “Darling just killed it with his timing and ease…”
Rajamouli also praised megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone for their performance in the film.
“Great support from Amitabh Bachchan ji , Kamal sir, and Deepika,” he wrote.
It was the climax that stunned Rajamouli, who also praised ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ director Nag Ashwin.
“The last 30 minutes of the film took me to a whole new world. Kudos to Nagi and the entire Vyjayanthi team and their unmatched efforts in executing it,” he wrote.
Directed by Nag Ashwin, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is inspired by Hindu scriptures and is set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD.
On the work front, Rajamouli’s his last directorial venture ‘RRR’ starring NTR Jr and Ram Charan turned out to be a blockbuster.
‘Kalki 2898AD’ Impresses Vijay Deverakonda
Vijay Deverakonda says Indian cinema’s new level unlocked by ‘Kalki 2898AD’
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Actor Vijay Deverakonda, who had a special appearance in Nag Ashwin’s ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, said that Indian cinema has unlocked a new level.
Vijay took to X and said that he was speechless after watching the film, where he has a cameo appearance as Arjuna, the third Pandava brother and a powerful archer.
“Just watched the film. I don’t know what to say… Overwhelmed. Indian cinema new level unlocked… Wth was that! I hope it makes 1000 crore and more… #Kalki2898AD,” he said.
On Saturday, veteran star Nagarjuna Akkineni also heaped praise on the Prabhas-starrer film.
The actor tweeted: “Congratulations to the team of Super duper #Kalki2898AD!! Naagi, you took us to another time and another place, entwining fiction with mythology and history so effortlessly!”
Nagarjuna then went on to talk about Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan, writing: “Amith Ji, the original mass hero… Sir, you are on fire. Can’t wait to see Kamalji in the sequel… did not get enough of him! Prabhas you did it all over again!! Deepika ji you look so ethereal and convincing as the divine mother!! And the rest of the team. Ashwini Dutt Garu, dear sweety and Swapna, God bless you! Indian cinema has done it again!!”
‘Kalki 2898 AD’, which was released on June 27, revolves around the tale of a select few who are on a mission to save the unborn child, Kalki.
‘Kalki 2898AD’ Earns High Praise from Nagarjuna
Veteran star Nagarjuna Akkineni has heaped praise on ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ and called megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who plays the role of Ashwatthama in the film, the “original mass hero.”
Nagarjuna took to X and praised filmmaker Nag Ashwin for blending “fiction with mythology and history so effortlessly.”
“Congratulations to the team of Super duper #Kalki2898AD!! Naagi, you took us to another time and another place. entwining fiction with mythology and history so effortlessly!!” he wrote.
The actor then praised Amitabh, writing: “Amith Ji, the original mass hero… Sir, you are on fire.”
Nagarjuna also expressed his desire to see more of superstar Kamal Haasan, who plays the role of Supreme Yaskin, the proclaimed god of the Complex, and mentioned his anticipation for the second instalment.
“Can’t wait to see Kamalji in the sequel… did not get enough of him! Prabhas, you did it all over again!!”
Regarding Deepika Padukone and the rest of the cast, he wrote: “Deepika ji, you look so ethereal and convincing as the divine mother!! And the rest of the team. Ashwini Dutt Garu, dear Sweety, and Swapna, God bless you! Indian cinema has done it again!!”
‘Kalki 2898 AD’, which was released on June 27, is the first part of the ‘Kalki’ universe, which is set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD. Inspired by Hindu scriptures, it tells the tale of a select few on a mission to save the unborn child Kalki.
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is set to touch Rs 150 crore domestic earnings on its third day of release, having minted Rs 149.3 crore on its second day after release.