Sci-Fi Deja Vu? Kalki 2898 AD's Dune vibes explained by director Nag Ashwin

Director Nag Ashwin delves into the comparisons between 'Kalki 2898 AD' and the Hollywood film 'Dune'

The highly anticipated film 'Kalki 2898 AD' starring Prabhas has a new release date. The producers announced on Saturday, April 27th, that the movie will be hitting theaters on June 27th.

Kalki 2898 AD's Dune vibes explained

During a recent event where Nag Ashwin interacted with movie fans, he was asked about the comparisons between 'Kalki 2898 AD' and the Hollywood film "Dune." In response, the director said, "Yeah! (Laughed) That is because you see sand. Wherever you see sand, it looks like Dune."

Comparing "Kalki" to a Hollywood film isn't new. The concept, production, and visuals all have a grand scale reminiscent of Hollywood. The makers have clearly put immense effort into making "Kalki 2898 AD" visually spectacular.

Previous update about Kalki 2898 AD

The makers of Nag Ashwin's upcoming movie 'Kalki 2898 AD' have announced the new release date for the film. The film which was earlier scheduled to hit the theatres on May 9, 2024 will now be released in theatres on June 27, 2024. The film boasts of an interesting ensemble including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Disha Patani and Kamal Haasan. 

Taking to the official handle of the movie on X (formerly Twitter), they wrote, "All the forces come together for a better tomorrow on 𝟐𝟕-𝟎𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒." The makers also dropped a new poster of the film featuring Deepika, Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan. 

The announcement, made today, precisely two months ahead of the release date, has only added to the excitement surrounding the project. Taking to social media, the makers unveiled the biggest news which read

All the forces come together for a better tomorrow on 𝟐𝟕-𝟎𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒.#Kalki2898AD @SrBachchan @ikamalhaasan #Prabhas @deepikapadukone @nagashwin7 @DishPatani @Music_Santhosh @VyjayanthiFilms @Kalki2898AD #Kalki2898ADonJune27 pic.twitter.com/xws41MNLQP

— Kalki 2898 AD (@Kalki2898AD) April 27, 2024

A recent glimpse into the world of Kalki 2898 AD through Amitabh Bachchan's character as Ashwatthama left fans in awe, particularly with the stunning de-aging transformation of the legendary actor. The character reveal video, a true pan-India teaser, showcased a blend of languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and English.

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