Kalki 2898 AD is currently records at the box office. Directed by Nag Ashwin with Prabhs in the lead role, this film collected Rs.298.5 crores in two days. While it is certain to cross Rs.500 crores tomorrow and tomorrow, the cinephiles are predicting that it will take steps towards Rs.1000 crores. Film producer Ashwini Dutt (Ashwini Dutt interview) spoke to the media while ‘Kalki’ was on its way to success. He said that the reason for starting the ‘Kalki’ project is because of his faith in top stars like Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone. Hats off to Nag Ashwin’s visualisation.
After doing ‘Mahanati’, I felt confident that I can make any big film. Tell that to our girls. Tell him to go ahead without saying any subject or not. It has been 50 years since I came to the industry. From my first film, we listened to the director and gave what he wanted to his vision. I never discussed with the director, ‘Why is this’?
All the cine majors who have seen ‘Kalki’ are praising Nag Ashwin’s take. Amitabh’s character is also what Nagi thought. I was shocked when he bowed to my feet during campaign events. No one was considered before the role of Krishna. That’s why the character’s face was not revealed in the movie. Before starting this movie, we spoke to the legendary director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. He made some good suggestions. They helped the film. And the whole concept of Buzzy is Nag Ashwin. Kamal Haasan was initially not considered for the role of Supreme Yaskin. Vijay Devarakonda and others were thought of as Arjun from the beginning.
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“While the story of the film was being discussed, the idea of making it in two parts came up. When Kamal Haasan became a part of it, we definitely decided to make two parts. Kalki 2898 ad part 2 shooting has been completed. Some key scenes and VFX works are to be completed. It may take more than a year. There is currently no date set for the release of the second part. It could be around this time next year. We thought the story till ‘Kalki 2’. Not sure about Part-3 yet.”
“We didn’t want to make this film on the occasion of 50 years of establishment of Vyjayanthi Movies. It happened by accident. Nag Ashwin has made this story very well by incorporating legendary characters. I am not particularly expecting how many records this movie will break. Our entire team is enjoying success. There was no financial problem during the shooting of the film. It was Prabhas, Kamal and Amitabh Bachchan who gave the courage to spend Rs.600 crores for the film. Kamal Haasan’s character in the second half will definitely create a sensation. There is nothing special to say about his performance. I am forever indebted to the actors and technicians who have worked with me in my career over the years.”