The last great phenomenon of Indian cinema has already displaced “RRR” and “Jawan”: discover “Kalki 2898 AD”, described as a mix between “Dune” and “Star Wars” that promises something heavy…
Between Vice-Versa 2, The Count of Monte Cristo and Quietly: Day 1, we don’t hear much about this sci-fi film that is still breaking records at the Indian box office. The feature film in question? A cross between Dune and Star Wars.
Kalki 2898 AD has the honor of being the most expensive Indian film ever at $72 million, surpassing $66 million in 2022. Additionally, it also made the best start, yet again, in India with $66 million in its first days in theaters, surpassing the $62 million of Jawaan (2023) and the $60 million of RRR.
This excellent reception also extended to the United States, where Kalki 2898 AD It has already collected $12.9 million, making it the sixth-highest grossing Indian film in the country. Additionally, it is expected to cross $15 million by the end of next week and thus climb to the third position. In France, the film has gone somewhat unnoticed, having garnered just 5,391 views since its premiere on June 27.
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This blockbuster Indian film directed by Nag Ashwin has already been talked about before due to its record budget in the country. In an interview with Deadline, the feature film’s star, Prabhas Raju, specifically stated that the film was meant for a global audience, hence its huge budget for an Indian production: “The whole movie is made for a [public] International. That's why it is [film au] Highest budget and [c’est pourquoi] We have the best actors in the country.“
next to Prabhas RajuThe film also stars Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan in other lead roles.
If we already mentioned Sand dunes And star Wars Like two of her inspirations just from her epic trailer, Kalki 2898 AD It has already been described by those who saw it as something of a crossover between the two franchises. It revolves around the idea that a modern avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu has descended to Earth in an attempt to protect the planet from evil forces.
Kalki 2898 AD, rated 3.4 out of 5 by AlloCiné viewers, is currently showing in French cinemas: go ahead and make up your mind!
