Nag Ashwin, the director of Prabhas’ upcoming sci-fi film Kalki 2898 AD, has revealed his passion and dedication for the project in a recent event. The director shared some insights into the making of the film, and how he and his team created the futuristic weapons from scratch. The director also clarified that the film is not a franchise of Star Wars, and that it has a connection to mythology and history.
Nag Ashwin Talks About the Weapons in Kalki 2898 AD
Nag Ashwin was invited to the India’s Mytho-Sci-fi Epic event at IIT Bombay, where he spoke about his film Kalki 2898 AD, which stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. The director showed a video that showcased the weapons used in the film, and how they were designed and developed. He said that the weapons were not inspired by any existing ones, and that they were built from scratch using trial and error methods. He said:
We built the weapons from scratch. We did not have any reference. We did not copy anything from anywhere. We just tried to imagine what kind of weapons would be used in the future
The director also said that the weapons were not just props, but they had a logic and a purpose behind them. He said that the weapons were related to the story and the characters, and that they had a history and a mythology behind them. He said:
The weapons are not just for show. They have a meaning and a reason. They are connected to the story and the characters. They have a history and a mythology
The director also said that the weapons were not easy to create, and that they took a lot of time and effort. He said that he and his team spent four to five years on the film, and that they faced many challenges and difficulties. He said:
It was not easy to make these weapons. It took a lot of time and effort. We faced many challenges and difficulties. But we did not give up. We wanted to make something unique and different
Nag Ashwin Clarifies That Kalki 2898 AD is Not a Star Wars Franchise
Nag Ashwin also clarified that his film Kalki 2898 AD is not a franchise of Star Wars, and that it is a standalone film. He said that he was not influenced by Star Wars, and that his film has a different genre and a different setting. He said:
Kalki 2898 AD is not a Star Wars franchise. It is not a remake or a copy of Star Wars. It is a different genre and a different setting. It is a sci-fi film, but it is also a mytho film
The director also explained the meaning and the logic behind the title of the film. He said that Kalki is the name of the tenth and the final avatar of Lord Vishnu, who is supposed to come at the end of the Kali Yuga. He said that the film is set in the year 2898 AD, which is the end of the Kali Yuga, according to some calculations. He said:
Kalki is the name of the final avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is supposed to come at the end of the Kali Yuga, which is the dark age of humanity. According to some calculations, the end of the Kali Yuga is in the year 2898 AD. That is why we chose this title
Nag Ashwin’s Dedication Wins Prabhas’ Fans Hearts
Nag Ashwin’s passion and dedication for his film Kalki 2898 AD impressed the fans of Prabhas, who are eagerly waiting for the film’s release. The fans appreciated the director’s vision and creativity, and praised him for his hard work and innovation. The fans also expressed their excitement and curiosity for the film, and said that they are looking forward to seeing Prabhas in a sci-fi avatar. Some of the fans’ reactions are:
Nag Ashwin is a genius. He is making a masterpiece with Prabhas. Kalki 2898 AD will be a game-changer for Indian cinema
I am so proud of Nag Ashwin. He is doing something that no one has done before. He is creating a new world and a new mythology with Kalki 2898 AD. Prabhas will rock in this film
Nag Ashwin is a visionary. He is making a film that will be remembered for generations. Kalki 2898 AD will be a landmark film for Prabhas and Indian cinema. I can’t wait to see it
Kalki 2898 AD is one of the most anticipated films of 2024, and is expected to release on January 12, 2024. The film is a sci-fi mytho epic, and is the first Indian film to be featured at the San Diego Comic-Con 2023. The film will showcase Prabhas in a never-seen-before role, and will also feature Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in pivotal roles.