Kalki 2898 AD trailer garners mixed reactions from people on the internet

Many people on social media applauded the action and visual effects, several pointed out parallels with Dune: Part 2.

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On June 10, Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD trailer was unveiled. The futuristic action-thriller with Prabhas and Deepika Padukone in the major roles thrilled fans. Cinema enthusiasts, however, had mixed opinions after seeing the trailer.

Reaction

A user said, “Wow… just wonderful… A blockbuster is loading …. It will be very difficult for us to wait for it..(three claps emojis).” A fan added, “Looking good.…Prabhas the rebel Star (star emoji).” Another wrote, “Bgm is good, vfx is top notch… but not sure about the content… hope it works out.” Someone wrote, “Dune & Star Wars (laughing emojis).” A fan lauded the director and wrote, “Salute to Nag Ashwin’s Vision and and his efforts for making this masterpiece.”

Kamal Haasan spotted on the trailer

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A user noticed the legendary actor and said, “Ulaganayagan #KamalHaasan’s menacing look as an antagonist in #Kalki2898AD. (two fire emojis).” Another tweeted, “#kalki2898ad – trailer was fab (perfect emoji) Cinematography, sound design, world setup was v good but casting looks so odd especially disha patani and VFX was poor at some points and Hindi dubbing is (skeleton face and crying emojis).” Someone said, “Deepika carrying a baby? When she was talked about it.! Ashwatthama remembering kurukshetra days & and his moist eyes (crying emojis) bring it on (fire emoji)”

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In the dystopian world of Kalki 2898 AD, mankind struggle to survive in the city of Kashi. After spending decades in hiding, Ashwathama from the Mahabharata is returning, and both citizens and scientists are anticipating this incarnation. Deepika makes her Telugu film debut in the movie, which also stars Disha Patani in an action role.

The release date of Kalki 2898 AD is set for June 27.

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