SUJOY GHOSH HAILS AMITABH BACHCHAN AS THE 'UNDISPUTED GURU' AFTER WATCHING KALKI 2898 AD
Nag Ashwin's magnum opus Kalki 2898 AD which is currently second highest grossing Hindi film of 2024, has been the talk of the town since its release, with fans and industry insiders alike showering praise on the film. The latest to join the chorus of appreciation is acclaimed director Sujoy Ghosh, who recently watched the sci-fi epic and was left thoroughly impressed.
In a heartfelt tweet, Ghosh expressed his admiration for the film and its cast, particularly the legendary Amitabh Bachchan. He wrote, "I saw Kalki by @nagashwin7... I bow to the man and his vision. Whatta ride!! The cast and the crew was so good and of course sir @SrBachchan... the undisputed guru! So so so proud to be a fan -- always and forever." Ghosh's praise for Bachchan's performance as the immortal Ashwatthama is a testament to the veteran actor's enduring talent and screen presence. The director's words, "the undisputed guru," reflect the reverence with which Bachchan is regarded in the Indian film industry.
Apart from Sujoy, Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor have also praised Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD on social media, with Varun describing it as "all that we have ever dreamt for and from Indian Cinema!!" and marveling at the film's exceptional visuals, which he called "magic and madness."
Arjun Kapoor called Kalki a "game changer" and praised Nag Ashwin's "cinematic vision" and "visual take of this epic, sweeping saga that spans generations." He lauded Amitabh Bachchan's "awe-inspiring" performance as Ashwatthama, Prabhas' continued appeal as a "loveable rebel," and Deepika Padukone's dignified and central role in the film. Arjun also expressed excitement to see Kamal Haasan's performance in Part 2 and commended the cameos for being "team players and enjoying the ride."
Nag Ashwin's ambitious vision has crossed nearly Rs 700 crore at the worldwide box office. As the Kalki Cinematic Universe continues to unfold, with the promise of more installments to come, the anticipation and excitement among fans and industry insiders only continue to grow.