Episode 2: Here’s what Nag Ashwin tells about the 3 worlds. Video inside
It’s promotion time for the team! And they are doing everything they can to build up excitement and curiosity in the audiences. The makers of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ are doing all they can to promote the film nationally.
The makers of the film recently unveiled the trailer of Kalki and also the recent sensation, the promotional song with Diljit which went viral. Not to forget the Bujji an automation wonder which went touring all over the country to promote the film.
The mega pre-release even happened in Mumbai. The star cast was there, but the director missed the event apparently due to the post-production works.
As a part of the promotion, director Nag Ashwin released the first episode where he explained the idea/thought behind making Kalki 2898 AD and he also said that this movie was a sequel to Mahabharata. He also said that it took 5 years to come up with the product.
Episode 2: Here’s what Nag Ashwin tells about the 3 worlds. Video inside
The second episode is right out and he throws light on the world-building that went into the making of the film. He said they uniquely designed Kaashi and explained the thought process behind showcasing it in a dry manner.
He says that the film would have three worlds. Kaashi being the first, is where the resources have dried up and people are surviving on scraps. The second is a complex world that has abundant resources but has limited access.
The director tried to explain this world is inspired by the Trishanku Swarga concept from Indian mythology. The third is Shambala, whose inhabitants constantly battle the Complex. According to mythology, Shambala is the birthplace of Kalki.
He detailed that each world will have unique characteristics, from the way people dress to their diet and weapons. He also explained the bounty concept and Prabhas’ character Bhairava’s role in the film. These elements provide a rich background that prepares the audience for the story.
Amitabh Bachchan plays Ashwatthama, while Prabhas stars as Bhairava. Deepika Padukone also plays a lead role. Directed by Nag Ashwin, this science-fiction thriller features Keerthy Suresh as the voiceover for the Bujji vehicle. Produced by Ashwini Dutt, with music composed by Santosh Narayan.