Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: The climax of Nag Ashwin's film sets up the sequel well. Firstly, a grand revelation about Prabhas' character leaves fans intrigued. Secondly, Kamal Haasan's Yaskin makes his intentions known in the post-credit scene, setting up a huge showdown for the sequel.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: The team of Nabha Natesh-starrer Darling stationed vans giving out free chocolates at theatres in Hyderabad screening Kalki 2898 AD.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Arjun Das replied to a fan, stating that the credit for that should go ‘only and only’ to Nag Ashwin and Swapna Dutt.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Sharing a picture with director Nag Ashwin on X, Prasanth also lauded him for his vision and called Prabhas a ‘true pan world star’.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: A video doing rounds on X (formerly Twitter) shows the audience at Sandhya 70 mm in Hyderabad giving the film a standing ovation after screening.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Pawan Kalyan's ex-wife Renu Desai took to Instagram to share their experience of watching Nag Ashwin's film that left them ‘screaming and hooting’ in the theatre.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Tamil director Karthik Subbaraj, who has made films like Jigar Thanda and Petta, took to X to wish the entire team “blockbuster success.” “Sure this film is gonna be a benchmark in Indian Cinema,” he added.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: A user on X shared a video in which the audience sitting for an IMAX show are arguing with a theatre official after their show got cancelled. In the video, an audience member is explaining to the official that a lot of them have taken half-day offs to watch the movie in IMAX.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Nag Ashwin's film marries futurism with mythology. From Ashwatthama to Arjuna, here are all the Mahabharata characters referenced in Kalki 2898 AD.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: If you're keen on learning who all makes a cameo through the film, we've got you covered. From ace directors to young superstars, here's who all you can spot in the film.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Baahubali director SS Rajamouli, who also has a fun cameo in the film, praised the worldbuilding. He said the last 30 minutes took him to a whole new world. “Darling just killed it with his timing and ease,” he added, referring to his Baahubali star, Prabhas.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Manoj Desai, the owner of Mumbai's popular single screen Gaiety Galaxy, says that the Prabhas-starrer “will do wonders” at the box office.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Nag Ashwin is going the Marvel Cinematic Universe way and has included a post-credit scene to amp up the excitement for the sequel. Last year, the post-credit scene of Sandeep Reddy Vanga made a lot of noise.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Those who watched the film noticed that its streaming partner is Prime Video India. It will premiere on the platform post its theatrical run.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Vijay Deverakonda, who has a cameo as Arjun in the film, took to X to say he's “so happy” for Prabhas “anna” and Nag Ashwin. He added that the film wouldn't have been the same without Deepika, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan. “#Kalki2898AD will be remembered long after we are all gone,” he wrote.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Along with the likes of Vijay Deverakonda, Dulquer Salmaan, SS Rajamouli, and Ram Gopal Varma, Mrunal Thakur also had a cameo in the film. The pictures of her appearance surfaced across social media.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Trade analyst Taran Adarsh posted on X that the film has scored the widest release for a pan-India film in Singapore (34+ locations, 49+ screens) and Australia (143+ locations, 400+ screens). It's also become one of the top releases in the Gulf with 500+ screens across 160+ locations.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: The Hindustan Times review of the film claims the giants – Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan – “overshadow” the young stars – Prabhas and Deepika Padukone. Read the full review here.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Tamil superstar Suriya took to X to send Prabhas and team his “heartiest wishes.” “Set new milestones team,” he added. Suriya also called Prabhas “my darling brother.”

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: A life-sized model of Buji, the futuristic car used in the film, has been parked outside Prasad Multiplex in Hyderabad. The car, voiced by Keerthy Suresh in the movie, serves as a sidekick to Prabhas' Bhairava. It's been designed by Anand Mahindra.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: The general consensus around the film is that while the first half takes time to establish the plot, the interval block leaves fans waiting for more. They've been left impressed by the last 35 minutes of the film and have hailed the climax as one of the best in Indian cinema post Baahubali.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran wished luck to his Salaar co-star Prabhas. He took to his Instagram Stories, shared a poster of Kalki 2898 AD, and wrote, “My absolute best to this benchmark of Indian cinema.”

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: As per a report, Prabhas was paid ₹80 crore as salary for this film, around half of what he usually charges ( ₹150 crore). Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan were paid ₹20 crore each.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: If you're looking at a compilation of reactions from fans who caught up with the Prabhas and Deepika Padukone-starrer, we've got you covered. Here's the Twitter review.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Several users on X complained about the rather ‘bland’ entry of Prabhas. They said that they've never seen such a low-key entry for such a huge superstar in a tentpole film like this.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Fans were apprehensive whether they would like to see Deepika Padukone play a mother again, after last year's Jawan. However, they seem to have lapped it up and even called Sumitra Deepika's “best role ever.”

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: The official X handle of Prabhas' last release, Salaar, and the official handle of its production house, Hombale Films, wished luck to Prabhas and the team of Kalki 2898 AD. “May your vision dominate the big screen and rewrite cinematic history,” the official handle of Salaar stated.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: It was rumoured that Malayalam superstar Dulquer Salmaan will have a cameo in Nag Ashwin's film. Fans have now leaked a picture of Dulquer from the film on X. Interestingly, Dulquer played Gemini Ganeshan in Nag's 2018 period drama Mahanati.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: The film's team shared that the Prabhas-starrer has flown past $3.6 million at the North American box office as of 8:30 PM PST. It's expected to break several records both domestically and overseas, especially in North America. The film had a special session at the Sen Diego Comic-Con last year.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Akira Nandan, son of Telugu superstar and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, visited a theatre with his friends to watch the Prabhas-starrer. He was chased by the paparazzi before he and his friends made it to the elevator.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Director Nag Ashwin, who has been making his magnum opus for over four years now, took to his Instagram Stories to share a picture of his slippers, worn out and chipped on the sides. He wrote along with it, “It has been a long road.”

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: An X user wasn't impressed by the film as they called it a “contemporary average affair” after watching the first half. They also claimed that the dialogue writing is so bad that even KV Reddy's 1957 mythological epic Mayabazar eclipses it.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Several people arrived at a movie theatre in Chembur, Mumbai to catch the morning show. While speaking to ANI, a Prabhas fan expressed his happiness and shared, “We travelled here from Alibaug. We are huge fans of Prabhas.” Another fan said, "Prabhas is good in the film. Such big films come in 2-3 years. It is a good film."

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Scores of fans reached the Sandhya theatre in Hyderabad to watch Kalki 2898 AD. They could be seen in a celebratory mood dancing to the beats of the dhol. People also put up cutouts and posters of actor Prabhas. They also danced as ‘Rebel Star’ Prabhas' credit rolled on the screen.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Kamal Haasan, who looks unrecognisable in the trailer as the main villain Yaskin, has only two scenes. However, he still makes a mark. His character is expected to have more screentime in the sequel.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Despite the film team's request, fans shared videos of Vijay Deverakona's cameo as Arjuna. He comes in at a key moment in a sequence also featuring Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan. Vijay has previously teamed up with director Nag Ashwin in his 2018 critically acclaimed period drama, Mahanati.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Delhi YouTuber Anmol Jamwal, who runs the film appreciation YouTube channel Tried & Refused Productions, posted on X that his Telugu show of the film doesn't have English subtitles. Several users took to the comment section to say how common an issue it is with pan-India films.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Not just SS Rajamouli, but another prominent Telugu filmmaker has an interesting cameo in the movie. Ram Gopal Varma, the director behind Telugu tentpoles like Shiva and Rakhta Charitra, was spotted in the film, explaining something to Prabhas' Bhairava and then taking him by surprise.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Fans couldn't help but share SS Rajamouli's cameo, where he's driving a futuristic car and telling Prabhas that he'll keep him for 10 years the next time, referring to their blockbuster Baahubali franchise, which kept Prabhas busy for 5 years.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: The official X handle of the team shared a note, requesting the audience not to share spoilers. It said the film is a “journey of 4 long years.” “Let's respect the cinema, let's respect the craft,” it added. However, it didn't stop fans from sharing videos and screenshots of spoilers from the morning shows on Twitter.

Kalki 2898 AD review and release live updates: Film commentator AB George took to X and shared his review of the film after the first day, first show. He lauded Nag Ashwin's concept, the ‘grand’ visuals, and CGI work. He also called the filmmaking and visuals ‘top-notch’ for an Indian film. He also praised the performances of Amitabh, Deepika, Prabhas, and Shobhana. On the downside, he said there are ‘less high moments,’ and the background score and cameos could've had more impact.

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