Early reviews for the film Kalki 2898 AD, featuring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, have emerged, and they are overwhelmingly positive. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the movie centers around a modern incarnation of Lord Vishnu, descending to Earth to combat evil forces.
Following its premiere in a US theater, the audience responded enthusiastically, particularly praising Prabhas’ impactful entry scene. One viewer on X commented, “The first half is perfect. The visuals and setup are unprecedented in Indian cinema, captivating alongside an engaging storyline. The screenplay is mostly commendable so far. #Prabhas portrays a charismatic character despite limited screen time.” Another shared, “Prabhas and Nag Ashwin have created history! You can feel it within the first 30 minutes of the film.” A third exclaimed, “The pre-interval 30 minutes alone declare that #KALKI2898AD is not just a hit… it’s a surefire BLOCKBUSTER.”
KALKI 2898 AD was outstanding! A visually magnificent sci-fi experience. It had a little bit of “Blade Runner” & “Mad Max” in there as well. The Prabhas VS Amitabh Bachchan fight scene was epic. And Deepika & Disha were so gorgeous, they made my head spin.#Kalki2898AD #KALKI pic.twitter.com/aE8iwak67O
— Rama’s Screen (@RamasScreen) June 26, 2024
#Kalki2898AD Perfect 1st Half
The visuals and set up is something that has not been seen from Indian cinema which is captivating along with an interesting storyline. However, the screenplay is done in a mostly good way so far. #Prabhas has a fun character but limited screen time https://t.co/swtvMdC5bM— Gayle 333 (@RajeshGayle117) June 26, 2024
#Prabhas and #NagAshwin have made history! You’ll feel it in the first 30 Mins of the film 🥵🔥#Kalki28989AD #kalki2898ad pic.twitter.com/8Ojnya8NE9
— No Nonsense (@SaiAtTheMovies) June 26, 2024
An international film journalist on X described the film as “outstanding,” praising its visually stunning sci-fi experience with echoes of ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Mad Max.’ The epic Prabhas vs. Amitabh Bachchan fight scene and the mesmerizing performances of Deepika and Disha were highlighted.
Kalki 2898 AD has already sold over 1.9 million tickets across India, with predictions suggesting a domestic box office opening of over Rs 100 crore. Globally, it’s anticipated to surpass the Rs 200 crore mark. In Telugu alone, the film has sold over 1.5 million tickets and has amassed more than Rs 50 crore through advance bookings, setting the stage for record-breaking success.
