Director Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD became a theatrical blockbuster, and part two is expected to be even bigger, given its broader scope.
A film becomes a commercial hit for several reasons: no major star film has been released for a significant time, a lack of competition at the box office, star power, or strong content. In the case of Kalki 2898 AD, it’s evident that the film lacks strong content, but other factors played a significant role in its success.
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Now that the movie is streaming on OTT, a significant number of viewers are complaining about its dullness and numerous issues.
It’s rare for a film that grossed ₹1000 crore to face such negative feedback.
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However, it could be beneficial for the director to take note of the criticism so that improvements can be made in the second part. If the team is content with the collections and under the illusion that they made a flawless film, no one can help them. The reality lies in what people are discussing—the weak content. Below are a few of the many negative reviews flooding in.
Hear me out;
If you delete Prabhas's character from the movie, it will change nothing in the original story. #Kalki2898AD
— Jyotiranjan Pusti (@pustijr) August 23, 2024
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Saltilu lechayi theatre lo assalu Prabhas character writing ye irritation dengindi ante malli ah SaNa Erripuku gaadi pichi puku score throughout the movie vammo hell of a torture it was #Kalki2898AD https://t.co/1I0cCcaQxg
— Satwik (@HypeLoUntaaa) August 22, 2024
For all that money spent, they could have spent some brain power to imagine an original dystopian future for India. This is not even derivative but a mishmash of ideas from several Western sci-fi movies and books. An Atleesque version of sci-fi. #Kalki2898AD
— Sylvian (@Sylvianism) August 22, 2024
Bahut hi kachara movie after 30 minutes I think I waist 30 minutes of my life , Chota Bhim better than this movie
— Sushil Kumar (@Carbuzzs) August 22, 2024
The modern part vs Mahabharata part in #Kalki seems to be directed by two different people, coz how the hell the Mahabharata scenes are 100/10 but the modern scenes come out as super underwhelming and most time with cringe dialogs……. #Kalki2898AD pic.twitter.com/8j8w7V2isI
— Chalak Billu (@chalakbilllllu) August 22, 2024
Wasted cameos of 'Kalki 2898 AD'#Kalki2898ADOnNetflix #Kalki2898AD #Kalki2898ADOnPrime #Prabhas #Tollywood #bollywood #Prabhas#AmitabhBachchan #DeepikaPadukone pic.twitter.com/7n0AbSV4nd
— Shailendra Singh Solanki (@soulofshailu) August 22, 2024
First day mrng ey cheppa pedda boku movie idhi ani
First 5 mins
Interval mundu 5 mins
Climax 5 mins
Mahabharat scenes valla brathikipoyyindi dantlo kuda prabhas ni chupiyyakapovadam greatest master stroke by nag Ashwin.
Literally NIL repeat value. #Kalki2898AD #Kalki https://t.co/zCMGch3COo— Globe-Trottler (@mbvkfan18) August 22, 2024
#Kalki2898AD https://t.co/QcTFXCA5AF
— Richi (@zindahoonyaar) August 22, 2024
Repeat value
Salaar >>>kalkiAgree or watch #Kalki2898AD#DailyDosageOfSalaarpic.twitter.com/3tZ41K2Kcj
— prabhas_bobby (@DhanaRa71398036) August 22, 2024
#Kalki2898AD – BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!
clown of a hero
lackluster screenplay
incredibly long duration (unbearable 2nd half)
poor action sequences & rope work
weak and amateurish characters (except the main 3 characters)
weapons that look like mere toys pic.twitter.com/odnqSulWUO— TheCinemaGru (@TheCinemaGru) August 22, 2024
I love Telugu movies but #Kalki2898AD has disappointed me. I had very high expectations given the hype.
— Vaishali Adwant (@Vaishaliadwant) August 22, 2024
The sound design is so bad and awkward in #Kalki2898AD. Nag Ashwin should think or hire someone else for sound editing.
— Jaideep.M (@jdeepmishra) August 22, 2024
Watched #Kalki2898AD today….. 2nd half is good but first half is unbearable
— नि_shu (रक्षिता ) (@deep_tee_) August 22, 2024
#KALKI2898AD is an absolutely 3rd class movie (apart from Mahabharat scenes, a couple of Amitabh Bachchan scenes and probably last 15min).
Dont know how such pathetic movies earn that much at the Box Office
— Ayush (@ayushstweets) August 22, 2024
Why are people watching #Kalki28989AD at 0.25x? Film is super lengthy at 1x and super boring How can anyone tolerate this movie at slow speed?
— Awesh (@awesh) August 23, 2024
Why are people watching #Kalki28989AD at 0.25x? Film is super lengthy at 1x and super boring How can anyone tolerate this movie at slow speed?
— Awesh (@awesh) August 23, 2024
Started #Kalki2898AD ,man its painful to sit thu the first half. Especially the hindi ver. Except for the opening montage,its absolute disaster.Dialogues r so bad.
Hopefully,the 2nd half delivers.#Prabhas #ArshadWarsi
— Observism (@MahirAkhtar) August 23, 2024
Went to PVR to watch #Kalki2898AD but found it boring and left after 20-30 minutes. Gave it another try on Netflix this weekend, and the last 30-40 minutes were surprisingly good. The movie could have skipped the Guardian of the Galaxy-style humor at the beginning.
— Kshitiz Thapliyal (@Kshitizthapliy) August 26, 2024
#Kalki2898AD – loved the concept of a dystopia future – rivers dried up,natural resources depleted and available through science only to a tiny section in the "complex". God replaced by a man who's aiming at immortality. The idea is fascinating but the execution isn't satusfying
— Sinjana (@hijibijitweets) August 26, 2024
#KALKI2898AD What a shit movie!!!
Copying scenes and Ideas from Iron Man, Transporter, Wakanda forever and John wick n that old lethargic Prabhas.. Overall bad acting What a waste of time— Shailesh Pol (@2638Sdp) August 26, 2024