The official trailer of the much-awaited <keyword id="21381643" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sci-fi-epic" source="keywords">sci-fi epic</keyword> <keyword id="19982502" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kalki-2898-AD" source="keywords">Kalki 2898 AD</keyword> finally dropped and we think it’s safe to say that the creators do their best to transport us to a dystopian future set nearly a thousand years into the future. With a budget of approximately 600 crore rupees and a star-studded cast, Kalki offers a glimpse into a world teetering on the brink. The film takes inspiration from <keyword id="19982997" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hindu-mythology" source="keywords">Hindu mythology</keyword>, with Kalki, the 10th incarnation of Vishnu, destined to restore balance during humanity's darkest hour. Directed by <keyword id="19982503" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nag-Ashwin" source="keywords">Nag Ashwin</keyword>, Kalki 2898 AD features <keyword id="19897073" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Prabhas" source="keywords">Prabhas</keyword> in the titular role. Joining him on this epic journey are legendary actors <keyword id="19927390" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Deepika-Padukone" source="keywords">Deepika Padukone</keyword>, <keyword id="19898963" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amitabh-Bachchan" source="keywords">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword>, Kamal Haasan and Disha Patani. Kalki promises a grand visual experience, transporting viewers to a world unlike anything seen before in Indian cinema. In fact, Prabhas himself bragged about the film's global appeal, stating in a recent interview that Kalki 2898 AD is "made for international [audiences]. With its high production value, stellar cast, and epic storyline, the film has the potential to be a true game-changer for Indian cinema on the world stage. The visual effects and attention to detail in the film are garnering a lot of accolades. Viewers are also very excited about Deepika and Amitabh dubbing the Telugu lines themselves! However, there’s been mixed reviews about the trailer so far — the dialogue delivery, in particular. <div type="twitter" handle="Kshamik4" handlename="Kshamik4" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1800167915133730926"></div>Apart from these concerns, many are also wondering if the main characters are somewhat typecast — which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. After the mind-boggling success that the Bahubali franchise saw, Prabhas was dubbed the first pan-Indian star. Since then, the actor has delivered several films with openings that crossed a whopping 100 crore rupees. Prabhas does seem committed to the whole high stakes but visually appealing genre (think Saaho or Adipurush), but the schtick doesn’t seem to be doing him any favours, as almost all of his movies since Bahubali haven’t really succeeded, some fans pointed out. <div type="twitter" handle="SumitkadeI" handlename="SumitkadeI" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1800221570310279530"></div>Now that the Telugu star is attempting another such film, we can only hope that he will be able to redeem himself and this particular genre. Then comes Deepika Padukone! While the global star is no-doubt a superb addition to the movie, the soon-to-be mother has taken mothering to a whole new level. Displaying a noticeable baby bump in the trailer of Kalki, Deepika has jogged our memory with her other recent performances in a maternal role. In Brahmastra Part One: Shiva, she assumed the role of Shiva’s (played by Ranbir Kapoor) mother. And in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan, she played King Khan’s mother as well! But the question that remains is if Deepika deliberately chooses to play more significant maternal characters or is this merely a coincidence? <div type="twitter" handle="htcity" handlename="htcity" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1800512346248651239"></div>And now that we think about it, isn’t veteran legend Amitabh Bhachan also seems to be playing a character rather similar to the one he played in Brahmastra — that of a sage and wise old mythological guru with a purpose? In Kalki, Amitabh Bachchan is playing the character of Ashwatthama, who played an important role in the Mahabharata. Anyhoo, we’re very excited to see how these actors, along with the rest of the talented cast, perform. This ambitious project is being produced by <keyword id="20291210" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vyjayanthi-Movies" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Vyjayanthi Movies" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Vyjayanthi Movies">Vyjayanthi Movies</keyword> and is set to be released worldwide on June 27. Audiences can expect a spectacle across theatres, with the film releasing in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and English. The story, however, is even bigger. Due to the extensive amount of footage shot, the makers have decided to release the film in two parts. This ensures that every crucial scene and character gets the spotlight they deserve.

Kalki 2898 AD’s trailer is out and the film looks grand. But have Prabhas, Deepika & Amitabh been typecast?

The <keyword id="19897078" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="baahubali" source="keywords">Baahubali</keyword> movies were an unexpected phenomenon that brought Indian cinema back to the global stage after a long lull. However, whatever high-budget project the Baahubali star <keyword id="19897073" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Prabhas" source="keywords">Prabhas</keyword> has moved to next, controversy has followed. The latest outrage has come after the first trailer for the <keyword id="19982503" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nag-Ashwin" source="keywords">Nag Ashwin</keyword> sci-fi action film, <keyword id="19982502" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kalki-2898-AD" source="keywords">Kalki 2898 AD</keyword>, was released this week. While the film has already received flak from some for not delivering a trailer worthy of its astounding Rs 600 crore budget, the criticism reached an unexpected crescendo after a South Korean artist claimed that the movie blatantly copied some original elements from his artwork from a decade ago. Kalki 2898 AD is a forthcoming epic science fiction film that promises to be one of India's most monumental cinematic endeavours. Headlined by Prabhas as Bhairava, an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, and Amitabh Bachchan portraying the ageless Ashwatthama, the film combines mythological themes with futuristic storytelling. It is one of the most expensive productions in Indian cinema. The artist, <keyword id="22038036" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sung-Choi" source="keywords">Sung Choi</keyword>, has worked as a concept illustrator for Marvel Studios, Disney, Warner Bros, and Netflix, among a host of other production houses. The illustration, called ‘Crash Site of ARK’, which seems to depict some sort of dilapidated structure amidst a desert-like scape, is morphed and added to the first shot of the trailer as it introduces the film’s production house, <keyword id="20291210" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vyjayanthi-Movies" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Vyjayanthi Movies" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Vyjayanthi Movies">Vyjayanthi Movies</keyword>. <div type="INSTAGRAMURL" thumbUrl="undefined" caption="Caption not available." user="undefined" cmsId="1718282311231"><url><![CDATA[https://www.instagram.com/sungchoiart/p/C8Ijj9PSfog/]]></url><permalink><![CDATA[https://www.instagram.com/sungchoiart/p/C8Ijj9PSfog/]]></permalink><payload><![CDATA[]]></payload></div> Interestingly enough, this isn’t the first time a Prabhas-starred movie has found itself in hot water for <keyword id="20041867" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="plagiarism" source="keywords">plagiarism</keyword> issues. <keyword id="19981694" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Adipurush" source="keywords">Adipurush</keyword>, another epic high-budget project steeped in controversy ever since its release, also faced backlash in 2022. According to animation house Vaanarsena Studios, T-Studios copied the studio’s artwork for the Adipurush movie poster that depicted Lord Ram in an action pose, demanding credit for the same. Two years earlier, a song titled ‘Baby Won’t You Tell Me’ from the Prabhas-starred Saaho garnered controversy for using backgrounds that looked eerily similar to installations made by Bengaluru-based contemporary artist Shilo Shiv Suleman at the Burning Man Art festival in 2017. Many were already disgruntled that Kalki 2898 AD drew excessive inspiration from many well-known franchises such as Dune and Mad Max, to the point that it almost seems like a sequel. After the fresh allegations, many netizens have urged Choi to pursue legal action against the production house. It remains to be seen if and how Vyjayanthi Movies will respond.

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Kalki 2898 AD’s trailer is out and the film looks grand. But have Prabhas, Deepika & Amitabh been typecast?

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First frame of Kalki 2898 AD trailer is stolen art, alleges Korean artist; Third Prabhas movie accused of plagiarism

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