news culture At over $70 million, this three-hour sci-fi film is the most expensive in Indian cinema and is looking to outdo Doon 2
Kalki 2898 AD, the most expensive film in the history of Indian cinema, is now out in theatres. If the inspirations from Dune are evident, the film wants to establish itself at the box office by offering an original universe from Hindu culture to audiences worldwide.
An original and ambitious sci-fi film
Faced with the Hollywood juggernaut, only the Indian film industry can take risks and deliver ambitious blockbusters. Another proof of this is the theatrical release of Kalki 2898 AD, a sci-fi blockbuster with an estimated budget of $75 million, which is estimated to be the biggest in the history of Indian cinema.
Presented at last year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Kalki 2898 AD has made no secret of its inspiration, coming directly from Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Dune. However, the film offers an original story inspired directly from Indian mythology to take us on a journey that begins during the events of the Mahabharata from 3102 BC to 2898 AD. As explained by director Nag Ashwin, it is a journey spanning nearly 6,000 years that highlights Hindu culture and the people of India.
The film begins in Mahabharata and ends in 2898 AD. It is 6000 years. We tried to create worlds and imagine what it would be like to keep them Indian and not look like Blade Runner.
Ready to rock the international box office
Apart from its huge budget, Kalki 2898 AD. It also has a cast of Indian superstars. Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan and especially Prabhas Raju, a major figure in contemporary Indian cinema, have played prominent roles here. Kalki 2898 AD is all set to hit the domestic box office, but is also looking abroad and intends to capture as many territories as Prabhas explained. Deadline Last month.
The entire film is made for an international (audience). That’s why it’s a high-budget (film) and (that’s why) it has the best actors in the country.
With Kalki 2898 AD, Indian cinema wants to hit hard and succeed in doing so to a great extent. Despite its limited release worldwide, the film is already making waves and garnering good reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, Kalki 2898 AD has a press score of 72% and an audience score of 96%, with the film only available in a handful of theaters, we only recommend that you indulge yourself with this incredible experience. There is no great amount of entertainment at this time.
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