Home | Cinema & TV | Kalki 2898 Ad Review A Visually Stunning Drama Which Falters Occasionally Kalki 2898 AD Review: A visually stunning drama which falters occasionally Within the runtime of 181 minutes, the movie is an audacious attempt to blend mythology with science fiction. By Sruthi Kuruganti Updated On - 27 June 2024, 04:40 PM Blending the ancient tales of the Mahabharata with a futuristic, dystopian world, ‘ Kalki 2898 AD ‘ directed by Nag Ashwin creatively combines fantasy with contemporary themes, in a way that hasn’t been widely been explored before in Indian cinema. With a budget exceeding Rs.
600 crores and ambitious goals evident in its spectacular visuals, the movie has invested heavily in world-building and engaged story telling. However, its execution wavers with niggles in writing and screenplay. Also Read “Kalki 2898 AD” fervour in Hyderabad ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ expected to collect over Rs 200 cr on opening day Set in the dystopian times, Kasi is depicted as the last surviving city, yet everything in ruins.
The mighty Ganges has dried up, life’s essentials confined within the Complex—a massive inverted pyramid under the control of Supreme Yaskin (Kamal Haasan). Striving for a better future, the tyranny is fought by the rebels from Shambala, a hidden refuge for people from different faiths and cultures. Within the runtime of 181 minutes, the screenplay goes back and forth from Kurukshetra battlefield, Kasi, Shambala and the Complex.
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