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From Nitesh Tiwari’s Dangal to Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD: Indian directors who shattered the global box office
Indian cinema has experienced a significant increase in box office collections over the past decade. Several directors have achieved the remarkable milestone of crossing Rs. 1000 crore globally at the box office. Let's take a look at 6 Indian directors who have reached this impressive feat: Nitesh Tiwari The mastermind behind Dangal holds the record for the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide. It amassed Rs. 2070 crore at the global box office and garnered significant critical acclaim. | Click Here...
Kalki 2898 AD’s director Nag Ashwin is most excited for Hombale Films’ ‘Salaar Part 2: Shouryanga Parvam’!
Hombale Films' "Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire" has indeed set an example of success. After a phenomenal spree in India, the film transcended boundaries with its release in Japan recently, creating records. The tremendous success of Prashanth Neel's directorial has indeed piqued excitement for its next part, "Salaar Part 2: Shouryanga Parvam." However, while the audience is excited about the next part, Kalki 2898 AD's director Nag Ashwin is also looking forward to it. When Kalki 2898 AD's director Nag Ashwin was asked in a recent interaction, which 2nd installment as an audience, are y | Click Here...
Kalki 2898 AD makers share unseen BTS image of Deepika Padukone and director Nag Ashwin from the sets; making of ‘soul of the film’ SUM-80
Deepika Padukone & Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD continues its dream run at the box office as it enters its third week. Now, the makers of Kalki 2898 AD have dropped an unseen photo of Sumathi aka Deepika with the captain of the ship, director Nag Ashwin, from the sets of the film. The director has expressed how Deepika is the main character in the movie and also asserts that the events surrounding her take centre stage. In the photo, Deepika Padukone is seen dressed as her character Sumathi, presenting a rugged and warrior-like appearance for the film. Director Nag Ashwin is seen sittin | Click Here...
VFX Breakdown of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ & Its Impact
The gargantuan success of Kalki 2898 AD acts as a huge sigh of relief for the makers, especially taking into account the history of Indian films and VFX technology (looking at you Adipurush). This is in the context of how the Indian audiences, who don't accept mediocrity in the product they are being presented with are paying good money to be invested in the story and ambition. Director Nag Ashwin and the entire team of film were cognizant of this and thus enabled a meticulous process of creating the world of Kalki 2898 AD practically and technologically. As mentioned above, t | Click Here...
After Kalki Mr Bachchan’s Doesn’t Feel 82, He Feels 28
I have never seen Bachchan Saab so happy, and I do mean never in my 25-year association with this incredible artiste.Nag Ashwin’s Kalki has recalled Mr B’s 51-year young superstardom from Zanjeer. But there is a difference. Amitji was the last choice for Zanjeer, after Dev Anand, Raj Kumar and Dharmendra said no to the offers. For Kalki , Bachchan Saab was the first and last choice. The director Nag Ashwin said to me, “There was no way I was going to compromise on Amitabh Sir’s casting. It had to be him, or no one else. I don’t know what I’d have done if he | Click Here...
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Review: A Cinematic Extravaganza Made In India
Rating - **** (4/5) Ayan Mukerji took about a decade to make Brahmastra and Nag Ashwin has taken about four years to create Kalki 2898 AD - this isn't a potshot at Mukerji per se, in fact, I quite liked Brahmastra; but this is just to draw a parallel on how fatuous it seems to think, see and soak it in that Nag Ashwin has created the world of Kalki 2898 AD from scratch to the final product in about four years. Delivering a cinematic spectacle was a given right from the outset but the daunting task was to have a rooted story that you're invested in and care for | Click Here...
Kamal Haasan quips, “I couldn’t be pregnant like Deepika’s character,” when asked about his look in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’
The legend that is Kamal Haasan is now starring in a dream ensemble led film, Kalki 2898 AD where he reunites with another legend, Amitabh Bachchan after umpteen years - thus being a treat for one and all. And yesterday witnessed a rare moment as Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan shared the stage as themselves and went on to share some lovely anecdotes as well. When Haasan was asked about the look that has made a huge roar and how they landed on it, Haasan shares a special story. Talking about it, he said, "We (he and director Nag Ashwin) had an idea about it and kept t | Click Here...
Video: First Episode of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Prelude Released; Director Nag Ashwin Shares His Vision for the Sci-Fi Epic
Ever since its announcement, the highly anticipated sci-fi epic ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has been making waves with its visually stunning trailer and the recently released ‘Bhairava Anthem’. Adding to the growing anticipation around the magnum opus, the makers have now released a special prelude to the film as part of their extraordinary promotional campaign. Offering a glimpse into the world of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, the first episode of ‘The Prelude of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ features Director Nag Ashwin opening up about his concept and vision for the film. In the four-minute | Click Here...
Comparisons between ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ & ‘Dune’? Director Nag Ashwin’s old video sees him giving an apt response
With Kalki 2898 AD set to release on 27th June 2024, the makers of the film recently unveiled the film's new poster. The poster featuring stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone, has generated immense excitement among fans for its grand scale. Despite the positive reception, some viewers have drawn parallels between Kalki 2898 AD and Dune. Now, an old video has resurfaced on the internet featuring Nag Ashwin, the director of the much-awaited magnum opus addressing comparisons between his film and the Hollywood blockbuster Dune. Nag Ashwin said, "Yeah! (Laughed) Tha | Click Here...
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ to have an animated prelude for the sci-fi spectacle
The anticipation surrounding filmmaker Nag Ashwin’s sci-fi spectacle ’Kalki 2898 AD’ continues to build as audiences eagerly await the film’s grand release. With a stellar ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in key roles, the film promises to take audiences on a thrilling journey through time. Meanwhile, speaking of the magnum opus, a new update about the film has heightened the excitement surrounding this much-anticipated cinematic experience. Giving a glimpse into the world of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, an animated prelude | Click Here...
Trending: Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Nani and Dulquer Salman chill together at Vyajayanthi office opening, pic goes viral
A wonderful and amazing update coming in for all loyal admirers and fans of Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Nani, Dulquer Salmaan and the 'one and only' KGF director Prashanth Neel. Prabhas, Big B, Nani, Dulquer Salmaan and the 'one and only' KGF director Prashanth Neel, all of them got together and came under the same roof for the new office opening of Vyjayanthi Movies. The viral photo from the event is sending shockwaves all over social media for real. All of them posed for a special snap with the amazing Nag Ashwin and the moment is being loved and appreciated by fans like never befor | Click Here...
Deepika Padukone, Prabhas & Amitabh Bachchan start shooting for untitled ‘Project K’, fans can’t keep calm
Some lovely news coming in for all fans of superstar Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone. For a long time, fans had been waiting for an update on when the shooting of their film together. Well, guess what? Director Nag Ashwin has finally started shooting of the same our excitement has certainly hit a new high. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to social media to announce the happy news - https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/1418844906647433217?s=19 It was Prabhas who sounded the clapper board while it was Amitabh Bachchan who faced the cameras. How excited | Click Here...
Review Of Netflix’s Pitta Kathalu: Is A Male-Baiting Mess, Terrible Letdown
Pitta Kathalu(Netflix, 4 Stories) Direction: Tharun Bhascker, B.V. Nandini Reddy, Nag Ashwin, Sankalp Reddy Rating: * ½ Netflix's Telugu anthology of four short films, coming as it does on the heels of Amazon’s wonderful Tamil anthology Paava Kadhaigal proves to be a terrible letdown, the stress being on ‘terrible’. The level of pretentiousness and the tackiness of presentation are unpardonably high. This is an anthology that is based on untruthful intentions. Every story is told in a hurried haphazard way, as though the directors shot these quickies during lunch | Click Here...
BIG NEWS: Amitabh Bachchan joins Prabhas and Deepika Padukone in Nag Ashwin directorial
Big news coming in. Some time back, we reported Prabhas and Deepika Padukone joining hands for the first time in Nag Ashwin's upcoming directorial. And now, the latest news is that Amitabh Bachchan has been roped in to join Prabhas and Deepika for the movie as well. Amitabh Bachchan himself took to social media to confirm the update. Take a look - Humbled and filled with pride for the honour to be a part of this venture .. ??? https://t.co/vhZS2v8N3d — Amitabh Bachchan | Click Here...
OFFICIAL: Deepika Padukone and Prabhas to share screen space for the first time in Nag Ashwin’s untitled next
Big news coming in involving Deepika Padukone and Prabhas. After long hours of speculation, the wait is finally over and it's now official. Director Nag Ashwin and his Vyjayanthi Films officially made the announcement a few minutes back that Deepika Padukone and Prabhas are all set to share screen space for the first time together. The movie is untitled at the moment and it is all set to feature two of India's biggest superstars. The movie will be a trilingual film releasing in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu. So all you fans of Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, are you al | Click Here...