As Kalki 2898 AD Premieres on Prime Video, Director Nag Ashwin Reflects on His Experience Working with Amitabh Bachchan Published: August 22, 2024 4:08 PM IST By Edited by Director Nag Ashwin’s ambitious film, made waves at the box office, breaking records and setting new standards in the Indian film industry. This genre-defying movie, which masterfully blends science fiction with Indian mythology, has become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024 so far, earning widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike. After a phenomenal run in theaters, the film has now premiered on Prime Video in its original Telugu, with dubbed versions available in Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, as well as English subtitles.
Among the stellar cast, the legendary Amitabh Bachchan stands out with his commanding performance as the immortal Ashwatthama, captivating viewers with his presence. As Kalki 2898 AD makes its highly anticipated global streaming debut, Nag Ashwin shares insights into his remarkable experience working with Amitabh Bachchan. Nag Ashwin reveals, “Bachchan sir is truly a legend.
He was incredibly gracious and patient with us, especially considering we were a young team attempting something that could be challenging for someone from his generation, given the extensive use of CGI and green screens. Yet, he approached the entire process with grace and patience. He would come, sit, and wait while we worked things out, even when certain scenes took longer than expected.
His vast experience, particularly in the action sequences, is evident on screen, which is why audiences have enjoyed his performance so much.” Kalki 2898 AD is the first installment in the Kalki Cinematic Universe. Set in the year 2898 AD, the story takes place in a now-desolate Kashi, considered the world’s first city.
Amid a dystopian world ruled by the tyrant Supreme Yaskin, SUM80 emerges as a beacon of hope, carrying the essence of Lord Kalki, the tenth and final avatar of Lord Vishnu. Her rise threatens Yaskin’s reign, but the pressing question remains: Will SUM80, with the help of Bhairava, Ashwatthama, and a band of rebels from Shambhala, survive Yaskin’s sinister Project K, or will she succumb to its dangers? Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Priyanka Dutt, C. Aswani Dutt, and Swapna Dutt under the banner of Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki 2898 AD features an ensemble cast including Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani, among others.
The film is now available for streaming on Prime Video in Telugu, with dubbed versions in Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, along with English subtitles. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on or follow us on and . Read more on Latest on .
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