Prabhas’s film Kalki 2898 AD has been released in theaters. After Adipurush and Salaar, there was a dilemma whether to go to the theater and take the trouble of watching this film early in the morning or not. But the buzz about the film was so much that I could not stop myself from watching it. After watching Prabhas’s film Kalki, it seems that Prabhas has a big guest appearance in this film. If we want to see more of him, then we will have to wait for Part 2 of Kalki 2898 AD. You can definitely watch this film for the new technology and action shown in the rest of the film. But do not watch it in the morning, you may fall asleep at the beginning of the first half.
Story
Before the release of the film, the production had warned not to share spoilers. So let’s try to tell you the story without spoilers. The world has changed in the year 2898 AD. In this world, the rich have become richer. The poor have become slaves of the rich. But there are some revolutionaries among these slaves. They have built their own city named Shambala, where they still believe in God. Their enemy is Kali (Kamal Haasan). This Kali has created a new world for the rich people away from the earth, which they have named Complex. The whole thing is that God is about to be born, the revolutionaries want him to be born, but Kali and his army want to kill this child before he is born. To know the rest of the story, you will have to go and watch Kalki 2898 AD.
First of all, when we see young Amitabh Bachchan in the role of Ashwatthama in the Mahabharata era on the big screen in this film, then there is a feeling of value for money. But now the request to the South filmmakers is that in the process of making two films, do not drag the first half so much that the audience starts looking at the mobile screen instead of the screen in front of them. If the story can end in one part, then there is no need to drag it till the second part. Talking about the film, this film which seems boring in the first half changes in the second half as if the time has changed suddenly, emotions have changed, life has changed.
Direction and Writing
Kalki 2898 AD is directed by Nag Ashwin. This is his first action film and he has done wonders on the big screen. When we watch this film in the theatre, it feels like we are watching a Hollywood film. Every action scene of the film is superb and original. Be it Prabhas’ fight, or the war between Ashwatthama-Bhairav. On one hand, while Nag Ashwin is seen using many modern fighting techniques in Bhairav’s action scene, for Ashwatthama, he has designed some unique traditional action scenes giving reference to Mahabharata. This story is also written by Nag Ashwin, in the first half the film moves forward at a slow pace. But in the second half, this film goes straight from first gear to fourth gear. The story also becomes engaging after the interval. The film also has a proper tadka of comedy.
Nag Ashwin had earlier made Mahanati with Keerti Suresh and Dulquer Salmaan. The special thing about this film was that there was no action in this film, Nag Ashwin won the hearts of the audience by showing only emotions and drama. But this drama is not visible in Kalki 2898 AD even if you search for it. Despite having emotions without drama, it is not able to reach us. For example, Deepika is shedding tears for her child, but we are not able to connect with her. The way we get emotional after Deepika’s character is hanged in Jawaan, that emotional attachment is not felt with this film. But the actors have tried to give their 100 percent. The film does not have any strong dialogues and good songs like Bahubali or Pushpa, which can go viral or which can be remembered even after the film is over.
Acting
The biggest complaint with the makers of Kalki 2898 AD is about Prabhas’ character in the film. Prabhas seems to have less screen space compared to the other characters. He has very few scenes in the first half. Prabhas is playing another character in this film along with Bhairav. Prabhas wins hearts with his acting, comic timing and amazing action. But compared to the characters of Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan, Bhairav’s character in the film seems very weak and confusing. Looking at his character, it does not seem at all that he is the hero of this film, but in the climax it is made clear what turn the film is going to take in the future. It is expected that more effort will be put into Bhairav’s character in the second part of the film.
Amitabh Bachchan, who plays the character of Ashwatthama, is undoubtedly the main attraction of this film. After his entry, a different energy was seen in the theatre. The way Amitabh Bachchan has performed action scenes in Kalki will put even the youth to shame. His energy on screen is amazing. One must definitely go to the theatre to see Amitabh Bachchan in this film. Kamal Hassan has done complete justice to his role. But for him, we would like to say that this is just a glimpse, Part 2 is yet to come. In this film too, special efforts have been made on his look. Deepika Padukone also plays her role honestly. We forget Disha Patni’s character even before the second half.
