Kalki 2898 AD - Critics reviews
DNA India applauds Nag Ashwin’s brave vision and Amitabh’s age defying dominance. The dragged out runtime, slow setup and uneven Prabhas material restrict the film’s impact.
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India TV hails it as India’s finest science fiction spectacle, praising its three distinctive worlds and casting. Amitabh Bachchan receives the strongest acclaim for his commanding performance.
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Filmibeat calls it a large scale visual spectacle with strong action and imaginative mythology. The lengthy runtime and inconsistent narration prevent a completely immersive experience.
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BollywoodLife considers it a paisa vasool big screen experience with superb world building and a thrilling conclusion. Amitabh towers over the ensemble, despite a slow beginning.
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Hindustan Times finds the opening chaotic, convoluted and patience testing. A far stronger second half, Amitabh’s towering presence and the climax ultimately redeem the experience.
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Koimoi praises Nag Ashwin’s ambitious vision, action, cinematography and stellar cast. Bhairava’s humour and the unfocused first half interrupt the stronger mythological storyline.
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Pinkvilla calls it a glorious epic feast with grand visuals, action and strong performances. Amitabh steals the show, while the unnecessary Disha Patani subplot distracts.
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Bollywood Hungama celebrates the seamless mythology future combination, global standard VFX and exciting finale. The weak first half, unclear world building and poor songs are drawbacks.
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News18 calls it a visually spectacular fusion of mythology, technology and science. Prabhas impresses, but Amitabh Bachchan dominates the film as the formidable Ashwatthama.
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NDTV values the ambition, production design and franchise building firepower. However, hurried exposition and an incoherent first half make the mythology heavy narrative difficult to follow.
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India Today applauds the mythology science fiction blend, action and performances, particularly Amitabh and Deepika. An underwhelming, overextended first half delays the film’s emotional impact.
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The Indian Express admires the staggering scale but says Amitabh completely overshadows Prabhas. The confusing first half and borrowed sci-fi imagery weaken the spectacle.
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Times of India praises Amitabh Bachchan’s powerful performance, production design and spectacular visuals. The slow pacing, weak music and uneven writing demand patience
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