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Big B enthrals crowds and celebs

as new movie ‘Kalki 2898 AD’

becomes a huge hit

Ever since ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ was released, fans and the film industry have been gushing over the performance of

Amitabh Bachchan. On Sunday night, Big B stepped out to watch the movie with his son Abhishek and friends

OUR BUREAU

Mumbai
egastar Amitabh Bachchan and actor
Prabhas-starrer ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ saw
Ma bumper opening in all languages on
its opening day. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the
post-apocalyptic film is inspired by Hindu scrip-
tures and set in the year 2898 AD. Deepika Padu-
kone, Kamal Haasan and Disha Patani are also
part of the film.
Before the release of the film on June 27, the
makers organised a grand event in Mumbai. Ka-
mal Haasan attended the pre-release event of the
film, where he spoke about his character and how
he reacted when director Nag Ashwin came to him
with the idea behind his project.
Talking about Nag Ashwin, the actor said that
he is a man of few words but has a great idea and
he knows how to present it. “I don’t underestimate
these ordinary-looking guys. They have a depth to
them that does not show unless you talk to them.
Great ideas translate better when you present
them in the right way and Nagi knew how to do it.”
He added, “ I always wanted to play a bad
man because the bad man gets to do all the good Big B, Prabhas and Deepika Padukone in the movie
things and have fun. Where the heroes are sing-
ing romantic songs and waiting for the heroine, he Ever since ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ was released, fans hailed the film. Nagarjuna also praised Amitabh
(bad guy) can just go ahead and do what he wants. and the film industry have been gushing over the Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan,
I thought I was going to play the bad man so it’s performance of Amitabh Bachchan. On Sunday Prabhas’s performances. He stated, “Amith Ji, the
going to be fun. But then, he (Ashwin) wanted it to night, Big B stepped out to watch the movie with original mass hero... Sir, you are on fire. can’t wait
be different. I’m almost like a sage in the film with his son Abhishek and friends. Taking to his blog, to see Kamalji in the sequel... did not get enough
a bad idea.” Big B shared a series of pictures from the movie of him! Prabhas you did it all over again!! Deepika
During the event, Big B shared his working date with his son Abhishek and friends. He also ji you look so ethereal and convincing as the divine
experience in the film and how he felt after listen- revealed that he watched ‘Kalki’ for the first time mother!! And the rest of the team. Ashwini Dutt
ing to the script. He also appreciated the director in theatres since its release. He headed for a late- Garu, dear sweety and Swapna, God bless you! In-
of the film Nag Ashwin for coming up with such a night show on Sunday. dian cinema has done it again!!”
great concept. He said, “Nagi came and explained In the photos, the father-son duo seems Actor Varun Dhawan was all praises for ‘Kalki
the idea of Kalki 2898 AD. After he left, I thought, to enjoy the movie. “A Sunday of Sundays .. the 2898 AD’ starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone,
what the hell is Nagi drinking? To think of some- well wishers at GOJ and then to Kalki with some Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan, which has
thing like this is absolutely outrageous. Some of friends to see on big screen .. seeing film for first opened to positive reviews and has been making
the visuals that you have seen just now are unbe- time ..Had not been out for years .. but so satisfy- brisk business at the box office.
lievable. To have somebody conceive a project that ing to be out to witness all the progress ..” he wrote After watching the film, Varun on Monday
is so futuristic is amazing.” on his blog. Big B left Abhishek speechless with his took to X handle to share his review. He wrote,
“No matter what Nag Ashwin thought of, he performance in the film as is quite evident from “Kalki is all that we have ever dreamt for and from
actually got all the material and effects to match Junior Bachchan’s post on X handle. Indian Cinema!! Every frame is to Marvel at - what
his vision. It has been an amazing experience Megastar Rajinikanth heaped praise on Nag you guys have done is not less than magic and mad-
working for Kalki 2898AD which I will never for- Ashwin’s directorial ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ on Saturday. ness. Thank You for giving us this experience in
get,” Big B added. Not only Rajinikanth but Nagarjuna Akkineni also #Kalki2898AD.”

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