Story:
In the future, the world has lost all its resources and is in a barren state. The only city that remains is Kashi, which is ruled by Supreme Yaskin (Kamal Haasan) in a complex called Wonderland. Underneath the complex, people live a difficult life. Bhairava (Prabhas), who lives there, has a strong desire to enter the complex and live a better life. He makes many attempts to do so. In the meantime, Supreme Yaskin realizes that Kalki (God) will arrive again after 6000 years. Ashwathama (Amitabh Bachchan) arrives to protect Sumathi (Deepika Padukone), who is pregnant with God. Bhairava comes in his way. What happens in this sequence? Who is Bhairava? What is Supreme Yaskin’s motive? Will Ashwathama save Sumathi? The rest of the story is about this.
Plus Points:
- The film is made on a grand scale, blending mythology with the future.
- The performances of Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan are excellent.
- The visuals are stunning and the VFX are cutting-edge.
- The action sequences are grand.
Minus Points:
- The story is slow in the first half.
- The main conflict between the main characters in the main plot could have been better established.
- Some incidents seem too cinematic.
- The emotions of the rebels of Shambala in the war for tomorrow could have been shown more strongly.
- If Bhairava’s character had been shown with some elevations in the first half as well as in the climax, it would have been better.
Technical Aspects:
- The technical aspects of the film are very good.
- Santhosh Narayanan’s music is a plus for the film.
- Djordje Stojiljkovic’s cinematography is a highlight of the film.
- The editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao is good.
- The production values of the film are excellent.
Verdict:
Kalki 2898 AD is a high-voltage action and emotional entertainer that blends mythology with the future. It is a unique story theme and a big star cast that impresses a lot. The film is a full kick for Prabhas fans as well as regular audiences. The grand action visuals, Prabhas’s screen presence, Amitabh’s action, Kamal’s different look, and the action and emotions in the story are all very good. However, some action scenes seem regular. But overall, the film is well received by the audience. It is undoubtedly a full-fledged treat for Prabhas fans.
