Kalki movie review
Story:
Thousands of years after the Mahabharata war, Kashi became the last city of the world. And the world is ruled by Supreme Yaskin Kamal Haasan, who is waiting for a magical serum to gain powers.
The poor suffer in the city, while the rich enjoy their lives in the Complex, a place built for the privileged.
It is Prabhas’ dream to make it to the Complex. He is a bounty hunter doing petty jobs to earn the units that will enable him to earn his place in the Complex.
Amitabh Bachchan, who is from a different yuga, continues to live as he has a responsibility to fulfil. Also, there is a pregnant Deepika Padukone, who runs away from the Complex for her life.
What has she got to do with Amitabh and the Complex? How will she change things for Prbhas and the world forms the rest of the story?
Analysis:
Director Ashwin Nag an ambitious vision and he has fulfilled it as a creator.
The story, though starts on a slow note, turns into an intriguing one once the filmmaker introduces the world he has built.
The first phase of the movie is used for the introduction of the characters in the world.
Once, this portion is done, the movie is a complete entertainer.
Nag Ashwin has blended Indian Mythology with fiction to create his own world.
Prabhas gets a comedy role, which turns serious in the second half. His comedy timing has worked out well and he truly shines in the action episodes, which are the backbone of the film.
Amitabh Bachchan’s Ashwattama is one of the biggest strengths of the movie.
Deepika Padukone’s character acts as a catalyst for ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ and she helps us navigate through the story while we are glued to our seats.
Kamal Haasan’s Yaskin appears in a cameo but is menacing enough.
Composer Santhosh Narayanan, with his background music, gave life to the movie.
The elevation scenes featuring Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan turned out to be epic because of his score.
Djordje Stojiljkovic’s cinematography has captured the essence of the movie in an effective manner.
Rating: 4.7/5