Summary
The plot and filming timeline for aKalki 2898 ADsequel is teased by director Nag Ashwin. Standing at 3 hours long,Kalki 2898 ADis an Indian action epicabout an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu that has descended to Earth to shield the entire globe from evil powers at be. The cast ofKalki 2898 ADis led by superstar actor Amitabh Bachchan, with a supporting cast including Prabhas, Kamal Hassan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, Keerthy Suresh, Anna Ben, Pasupathy, and Saswata Chatterjee.
Speaking withVariety, Ashwin teases the plot and production schedule for aKalki 2898 ADsequel. Ashwin said that he and histeam have “shot about 25 or 30 days” on the action sequel.Even with this amount of filming already behind them, Ashwin said that “there is still a lot of action left.” Ashwin spoke about the sequel’s plot as well, saying that they will wrap up “every loose end or thread left hanging” from the first film. The most important element to cover will be the face off between Yaskin, Karna, and Ashwatthama. Check out the full quote from Ashwin below:
We shot about 25 or 30 days, but there’s a lot of action still left. It’s almost like a whole new production that’s going to start.
Every loose end or thread that we left hanging has to be wrapped up. Obviously, the most important thing will be the face-off between these three, which will be between Yaskin who can now wield the Gandiva, which is thought to be the most powerful weapon, versus Karna and Ashwatthama, who are the most fearsome warriors.
The Movie Is Also A Critical Success
Though the speed at which theKalki 2898 ADsequel is being produced could be surprising given how recently the first film came out, the film’s production background makes this timeline make sense. With a $75 million budget,Kalki 2898 ADis the most expensive Indian-produced film of all time. Pouring such ample resources into the movie suggests that India’s cinema scene is placing a lot of faith in the success of the action epic, so leaning into its sequel is a logical next move.
So far, the confidence inKalki 2898AD’s success has not been misguided. The film passed a major global box office milestone,opening to over $66 million.This opening putKalki 2898 ADas the no. 3 film globally, and made it the highest-grossing debut of all time for anyIndian film. With an opening weekend already coming in close to the film’s budget, the chances thatKalki 2898 ADturns a profit are increasingly high. This also bodes well for the production of the sequel.
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In addition to being a record-breaking production financially,Kalki 2898 ADis also receiving positive reviews. At the time of writing,the film boasts a Rotten Tomatoes score of 81%, which is aggregated from 26 critic reviews. Audiences are loving the film as well, asKaklki 2898 ADhas a 93% audience approval so far. IfKalki 2898 ADcontinues its well-regarded and record-setting run, Ashwin should have high hopes for theKalki 2898 ADsequel and beyond.
Kalki 2898 AD
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Kalki 2898 AD is a sci-fi epic by director Nag Ashwin and roots itself in Hindu mythology. The ultimate battle begins when Vishnu’s final incarnation is brought back to earth as Kalki and will now fight to end the dark ages in a dystopian future.
