Nag Ashwin Recalls Convincing SS Rajamouli for a Cameo in Kalki 2898 AD
Nag Ashwin’s latest film, Kalki 2898 AD, has become one of the most hyped releases of the year. Performing spectacularly at the box office. Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan. The film also includes special cameos by renowned filmmakers SS Rajamouli and Ram Gopal Varma.
The Cameos of SS Rajamouli and Ram Gopal Varma
Nag Ashwin shared how he convinced two of the country’s most distinguished filmmakers, SS Rajamouli and Ram Gopal Varma, to appear in his film. “I had to convince them, and they were gracious enough to come on board to support the film,” Ashwin said, expressing his gratitude.
Nag Ashwin Recalls Convincing SS Rajamouli for a Cameo in Kalki 2898 AD
Ashwin also lauded Amitabh Bachchan for his outstanding portrayal of Ashwatthama in Kalki 2898 AD. He revealed that casting Bachchan was a long-cherished dream and that the legendary actor proved to be the perfect choice for such a pivotal role.
The director shared his excitement about the fight scenes between Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan, calling them a “dream” to execute. “His fight scenes with Prabhas, who is considered one of the biggest action heroes in contemporary cinema. Were a dream for us to pull off,” Ashwin said, describing the experience as thrilling for the entire cast and crew.
Nag Ashwin hinted at the possibility of a sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. He revealed that the film was conceptualized as a two-parter and shared updates on the progress of the sequel’s shooting. “It’s not 60%, I would say. We shot about 25-30 days of the second part, but there’s a lot left to do.” He said, suggesting that fans can look forward to more from the Kalki universe.