The famous Hall H of San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) witnessed the historic premiere of Kalki 2898 AD, a much-awaited movie produced by Vyjayanthi Movies. The enthusiastic audience welcomed the film with thunderous applause, marking a significant milestone as Kalki 2898 AD became the first-ever Indian movie to participate in the prestigious international Comic-Con.
The crowd was treated to an incredible spectacle, which created an exciting atmosphere in Hall H. Setting the tone for an evening full of cinematic marvels was a parade of drummers and ladies delicately dancing with candles in their hands.
The excitement in the air soared to its zenith as Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, accompanied by director Nag Ashwin, producer C Aswani Dutt, Priyanka Dutt, and Swapna Dutt Chalasani, graced the stage. The mere presence of these prominent personalities sent the crowd into a euphoric frenzy of anticipation.
Director Nag Ashwin, when asked about assembling such a stellar cast, revealed, “It’s their love for storytelling that brought us all together. I had this idea, and the story just came along. I love science fiction and mythology, and I grew up with both Mahabharata and Star Wars. Making a film that combines both these worlds felt ideal, and thus, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ was born.”
Adding to the enthusiasm, Amitabh Bachchan, who joined the panel discussion via a live Zoom call, expressed his pride in being a part of the film. “When Nagi approached me for this film, I was drawn by his outstanding work in the past. ‘Project K’ has been an unusual and exciting experience, with incredible research behind it. I have shared some wonderful moments with the team during shooting, and I would like to thank everyone at Comic-Con for having us. I hope you like what you see, and when we release the film next year, you like it even better!” He further revealed, “When Nagi told me we were chosen to go to Comic-Con, I was unaware of how significant this was. My son enlightened me about the magnitude of this opportunity.”
Interacting with the audience, Kamal Haasan also shared his excitement, stating, “I have tried to make films like this, but in a smaller way. ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has a big vision, and I am glad to be a part of it. I remember when I wanted to create troopers; I had used hockey masks as part of the costume design, but ‘Kalki2989AD’ has done it in style, and I love it.”
Vyjayanthi Movies founder and Producer C Aswani Dutt also graced the panel along with his daughters Priyanka Dutt and Swapna Dutt Chalasani and reflected on his journey from black and white to sci-fi with Kalki 2989 AD. “I started my career with NT Rama Rao, and it took me 50 years of hard work to reach Amit ji, Kamal Ji, and my friend Prabhas. This is a very proud moment for us.”
Meanwhile, Kalki 2898 AD also stars Deepika Padukone and showcases a futuristic dystopian world.
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