Arshad Warsi Reviews Kalki 2898 AD, Says Prabhas Looks Like 'Joker', Calls Amitabh Bachchan 'Unbelievable'

Kalki 2898 AD released globally on June 27, 2024 in various formats including standard, IMAX, 3D, and 4DX. The movie achieved immense commercial success with a worldwide box office collection of Rs 1,100 crore (US$130 million). Even months after its release, the film continues to generate buzz and elicit reactions from audiences and celebrities alike. In a recent development, Arshad Warsi watched the movie and shared his candid opinion, affectionately referring to the lead actor, Prabhas, as a 'joker' in the film.

Arshad Warsi calls Prabhas a 'joker'

Arshad Warsi said in a podcast with Unfiltered by Samdish, “I watched Kalki 2898 AD which I didn’t like. Mujhe bahut takleef hoti hai jab… Amit ji was unbelievable! I cannot understand that man. I swear, jitna power unmein hai, thoda sa mil jaaye toh life ban jaaye. He’s unreal.”

“Prabhas, I am really sad but, why was he was like a joker. Why? I want to see a Mad Max yaar, I want to see Mel Gibson over there. Tumne usko kya bana diya yaar. Kyun karte hai aisa mujhe nahi samaj mein aata hai (What have you made it. Why do filmmakers do this, I will never understand),” the actor went on to state.

Kalki 2898 AD OTT Release

Kalki 2898 AD will make its OTT debut on Netflix as well as Amazon Prime Video on August 22, 2024.

About Kalki 2898 AD

Kalki 2898 AD is a groundbreaking 2024 Indian Telugu-language epic science fiction film, masterfully directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by the esteemed Vyjayanthi Movies. This cinematic masterpiece boasts an impressive ensemble cast, featuring the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, the versatile Kamal Haasan, the charismatic Prabhas, the talented Deepika Padukone, and the captivating Disha Patani. Drawing inspiration from ancient Hindu scriptures, Kalki 2898 AD marks the inaugural instalment in the ambitious Kalki Cinematic Universe.

Set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic world in the distant year of 2898 AD, the film follows the perilous journey of a select group of individuals who embark on a mission to protect and preserve the unborn child of lab subject SUM-80, who holds the key to the future - the messianic figure known as Kalki.