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India Today
a day ago
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- India Today
Big B marks 1 year of Prabhas's Kalki, says open to sequel if team wants him
Amitabh Bachchan celebrated one year of 'Kalki 2898 AD' with a special post on X. The veteran actor who played the role of Ashwatthama in Prabhas and Deepika Padukone's 'Kalki', also expressed his hope of working in 'Kalki 2', if ever Ashwin's 'Kalki 2898 AD' turned out to be a blockbuster at the box office. As the film completed a year, Amitabh Bachchan celebrated the occasion with a heartfelt post. He re-shared Vyjayanthi Movies' post and expressed his gratitude for being a part of such a good he left a big hint about whether he would join the movie for its sequel. 'My honoured privilege to be asked to be a part of it ... one that I admired and respected the blessings of Vijayanti films and the elders that ran and connected with it ever to be a part of it any day again, IF THEY WERE TO EVER TO ASK (sic),' Big B a look at the post here: The film was one of Nag Ashwin's most ambitious projects, bringing a Telugu epic mythological sci-fi tale to the big screen. Set in a dystopian future, it marked the first installment of the Kalki Cinematic in one of his interactions ahead of the re-release of his debut directorial 'Yevade Subramanyam', Nag Ashwin shared key details about 'Kalki 2'. The filmmaker surprised fans by confirming that the sequel is set to go on floors in December even addressed concerns about Prabhas's limited screen time in 'Kalki 2898 AD'. He explained that that the first part focused on establishing the world and the backstories of Sumati (Deepika Padukone) and Ashwatthama (Amitabh Bachchan) to set the stage for Karna (Prabhas). 'The second part will have more of Prabhas, as it will be majorly centred around the Karna and Ashwatthama characters,' he sequel to 'Kalki 2898 AD' will focus on Supreme Yaskin (Kamal Haasan), who has gained the strength to embark on a mission. It will further explore Bhairava's (Prabhas) and Ashwatthama's (Bachchan) journeys to protect SUM-80's (Deepika Padukone) unborn child, who is believed to be the last divine avatar of Lord Vishnu Kalki.- EndsMust Watch
Hindustan Times
a day ago
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- Hindustan Times
Prakash Belawadi claims someone defecated in his caravan while shooting big-banner Kannada film: ‘Scared to name them'
Actor Prakash Belawadi, who has acted in Kannada and Hindi films for most of his career, recently called out a well-known banner in the Kannada film industry without naming them. In an interview with Just Curious India, he admitted candidly that he's 'scared' of them and that he faced retaliation from them for not reducing his remuneration once. (Also Read: From Narsimha to Kalki: Hombale Films unveils mythological animation franchise with Mahavatar Cinematic Universe) Prakash Belawadi called out producers in the Kannada film industry for 'uncivilised' behaviour. Prakash prefaced his statement by calling the film industry 'crude' in general and stating that while not everyone in Sandalwood is like that 'many' fit the bill. He also claimed that he is treated much better when working in other film industries where he's 'pampered'. He said, 'I acted in a movie under a big banner. I won't tell the name because I'm scared of them. I'm scared not in the sense if they'll give me a role or not. If they give me a role, I'll never work with the banner, even if they offer ₹ 10 lakh per day. Because I wouldn't bend down my rate, but the director wanted me to, they did not pay me the last chunk of money. On the last day of shoot, they sent people to my vanity van. Four of them ate, threw meat everywhere, emptied the water and shat. It was very hot and I had to sit outside because it was so stinky.' Prakash again clarified that not everyone in the Kannada film industry was that 'extreme', pointing the finger at those who fund movies from other states. 'For instance, there's no contract in a Kannada film, really backwards and uncivilised. If you're a civilised person, your word should be enough. There was a time when Kannada was like that because it's a civilised culture. Most of the producers (who do this) aren't Kannadigas. If you work with the Rajkumar family, that's different; they're very cultured.' About Prakash Belawadi Prakash hails from a family of theatre artists in Bengaluru. He has also worked as a theatre artist, journalist and activist. After acting as a child actor in the 1970s, he debuted with the 2003 English film Stumble, which he also directed. Apart from Kannada and Hindi, he has also acted in other languages. He is known for his roles in films like Madras Cafe, Airlift, Sanju, Saaho and more in Hindi. He was most recently seen in Fateh and Thandel.
India.com
a day ago
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- India.com
One Year of Kalki 2898 AD: How the movie redefined Indian sci-fi and cinema's global ambitions
A year ago, a myth met a machine and Indian cinema changed forever. On June 27, 2024, Kalki 2898 AD stormed theatres like a cinematic avatar brimming with ambition. Today, on its first anniversary, we revisit the film that became a rare phenomenon as Indian cinema didn't just catch up to global standards — it set some of its own. Combining Mahabharata-grade myth with Star Wars-level spectacle, Kalki 2898 AD emerged as a landmark moment: a Rs 1,000-crore wonder that dared to dream of the future through the lens of ancient legend. From a cursed Ashwatthama to a dystopian Kashi, from glowing scimitars to flying fortresses, this was an audacious act of genre-bending worldbuilding. Mahabharata meets Star Wars Set 6,000 years after the Mahabharata war, the film spins a wild but compelling hypothesis — what if Lord Vishnu's final avatar, Kalki, was yet to be born? What if his arrival was prophesied in a future ruled by a tyrant who exploits women for a high-tech birth experiment? From Amitabh Bachchan's brooding Ashwatthama, wandering Earth for redemption, to Deepika Padukone's mysterious mother-to-be carrying a divine child, to Kamal Haasan's chilling portrayal of the god-king Supreme Yaskin, Kalki wove a web of gods, rebels, labs, and lore with jaw-dropping ambition. And in the middle of it all, Prabhas, the messianic hero navigates faith, fate, and futuristic warfare. Director Nag Ashwin called it 'Mahabharata meets Star Wars,' turbocharged with temple tech and AI chariots. From Comic-Con to cinematic canon Before the film's release, it made history at San Diego Comic-Con 2023, becoming the first Indian movie ever to be featured in the legendary Hall H. Drummers pounded. Fans cheered. Prabhas, Deepika, Kamal Haasan, and Nag Ashwin stood shoulder-to-shoulder with global legends, delivering Indian cinema's most direct handshake with the West. Kalki 2898 AD's visuals that shook the screens A still of Deepika Padukone from Kalki 2898 AD Critics couldn't look away. Packed with neon haze, dusty chaos and saber-swinging swagger, Kalki 2898 AD brought a distinctly Indian twist to its sci-fi elements. The reviewers raved about its 'cinematic maximalism' and its 'Indofuturist aesthetic'. Across screens — standard, IMAX, and 3D — the film dazzled with scenes of gravity-defying pyramids, robotic sidekicks, and mandala-coded force fields. Kalki 2898 AD's box office was on fire Kalki 2898 AD walked the box office like a god among men with a net collection of ₹615 crore in India and an astronomical ₹1,030 crore+ worldwide. Standing tall as 2024's top Indian blockbusters, it is only the 7th Indian film to cross the ₹1,000 crore milestone. Made on a massive ₹600 crore budget, it became the most expensive Indian film ever produced and justified every rupee with global returns. India's sci-fi goes global Surpassing Hrithik Roshan's Fighter, Kalki 2898 AD becomes the biggest Hindi opener of 2024 Global critics marvelled at its scale, vision, and genre-bending boldness. One international review called it 'a wild, maximalist sci-fi hoot that dares to imagine the Mahabharata in space' and 'a game-changer for Indian VFX'. Kalki 2898 AD has left more than just sand trails and scorched skies. It opened doors of genre fusion with its mytho-sci-fi blend that has inspired multiple studios to explore Indian epics in new-age formats. Through Indofuturism, the film coined a visual grammar where tradition meets tech. It stoked hopes for a franchise with fans eagerly awaiting Part 2, teased in the closing moments. And if this was just the beginning, the avatar of tomorrow is only getting started.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Emotional Amitabh Bachchan thanks fans for unconditional love since 1982: ‘Through setbacks, undeserved accusations…'
Jun 23, 2025 12:51 PM IST Actor Amitabh Bachchan got overwhelmed by the "unconditional love and attention" of his fans over the last few decades. The actor, who has been meeting and greeting fans at his Mumbai home, Jalsa, every Sunday for many years now, penned an emotional note, taking to his blog. Amitabh Bachchan has been meeting his fans every Sunday for many years now. Amitabh shared a bunch of photos of a massive crowd outside Jalsa. He also shared pictures of himself greeting the crowd on Sunday. The actor waved at the crowd and also folded his hands at them. Sharing it, Amitabh wrote, "… this love and attention that you give me .. that the people of this land give me .. is and has been my life support .. it has been unconditional and filled ONLY with emotion, and love." The veteran actor said that fans stood by him during his "despair and tribulations, years of setbacks and undeserved accusations". He wrote, "A huge debt of love that I shall never be able to repay .. NEVER .. !!! Through the times of despair and tribulations .. through the years of setbacks .. through undeserved accusations ..YOU HAVE ALL BELIEVED AND STOOD BY ME ..WHAT CAN I EVER SAY." "EXCEPT (shares a verse of the poem Madhushala): why do I write this verse of the great Madhushala .. because I do not need the necessity of the Saki, nor the cup nor the whine .. for if I have consumed the wine and been consumed by it .. have i demonstrated my love for the wine .. ??? NO! NO! NO! I become intoxicated by just hearing the MADHUSHALA .. !!!" he added. Amitabh lauds his fans Amitabh called his fans "my Madhushala" and wrote, "You that come religiously to the gates of Prateeksha & Jalsa, each Sunday from the day of my release from Hospital in 1982, to this day ..you all are my .. MADHUSHALA !!! When I hear you each Sunday, you are my MADHUSHALA!!!" Amitabh was last seen in Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin. He also starred in Vettaiyan, a Tamil action drama, directed by TJ Gnanavel. The film also stars Rajinikanth.
India.com
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress whose first crush was Rohit Sharma, fell in love with Prabhas, later married a rich businessman, Akshay Kumar....
Prabhas is the most illegitimate bachelor in Tollywood, who is said to have affairs with many actresses but has not been able to marry them till now. It is said that an actress loved Prabhas for 10 years, but she did not get Bahubali. Here we are discussing the same heroine, and she is going to appear in Kannappa with Akshay Kumar. Some actresses have already spoken openly about Prabhas' amazing personality and their crush on him. However, it is a well-known fact that a Tollywood heroine had a relationship with him, but it did not come into the limelight as much as the actor's name was linked with Anushka Shetty and Kriti Sanon. Kajal Aggarwal's equation with Prabhas The actress we are talking about is none other than Kajal Agarwal, who recently celebrated her 40th birthday. She has also been in a relationship with Prabhas, and they dated each other for a long time. Despite the lack of sufficient evidence, rumors have been spreading about the two. It is said that both of them dated each other for 18 months. There were rumors that Kajal was madly in love with Prabhas from 2009 to 2011. There was a lot of talk about the two during the Mr. Perfect movie. The closeness between the two came during the Darling movie. However, later both of them denied this rumour. After this, the actress' name was also linked with Naga Chaitanya, but that too turned out to be a rumour. And then finally, Kajal got married at the age of 35. Her wedding to millionaire Gautam Kitchlu was a grand ceremony. Kajal once revealed she was happy to see Prabhas' growth in films. She further said that it was amazing to see how he has matured in his career. Praising the Kalki star, Kajal felt fortunate and happy to have acted with him in the past. She also mentioned that she is proud of Prabhas for taking Tollywood across the world. Darling and Mr. Perfect, who both worked together in the past, were successful. Once had a crush on Rohit Sharma You will be surprised to know that Kajal once revealed name of her first crush. It's not an actor, director or producer. Kajal opened up that she was very interested in cricket and she is a big fan of former Indian captain Rohit Sharma. She stated that had a crush on Rohit Sharma. However, Kajal is currently enjoying her married life with Gautam Kitchlu.
