Kalki 2898 AD Bhairava, Ashwatthama, Kali and others have created an unprecedented frenzy in Tinseltown with the spectacular trailer of Nag Ashwin’s much-awaited sci-fi epic released earlier this week. Indicating a never-seen-before experience from an Indian production, the trailer made a splash with its mythological references, breathtaking action sequences, and pristine grand canvas visuals that can certainly compete with Western counterparts. In fact, the trailer has already given rise to several fan theories, and comparisons to Hollywood tentpole sci-fi films seemed inevitable.
Here are some Hollywood productions that could be the inspiration for Nag Ashwin’s upcoming film:
A prosperous sky city and the search for a Messiah
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Whether it’s Fritz Lang’s skyscrapers Capital Or the underground bunkers of Prime Video ControversyScience fiction shows that when troubles come, the rich make sure that they stay away from the clutches of the poor. From the trailer, Kalki 2898 AD It appears to be set in a dystopian future where the richest rule over the poor from the complex’s sky city – a visual depiction of the wealth divide brings to mind 2019’s Zalem’s sky cityAlita: Battle AngelRobert Rodriguez’s 2019 film, set in 2563, showed how rich people oppress the poor and traced the journey of an amnesiac female cyborg — who we later learn is the last remaining member of a kind of cyborg shock troops — as she vows to go to Zalem and destroy her enemies.
It should not be surprising if Kalki In Hinduism, Kalki is the final incarnation of Lord Vishnu who will appear as a messiah during the pralaya (Kali Yuga), and like Vishnu’s incarnation as Rama, Kalki is prophesied as an independent sentient being who is unaware of his true identity. Kalki 2898 AD also points to such a messianic figure (think of Paul Atreides). Dune) who will put an end to the evil high society that rules this world. Now, who is the Messiah that was promised? Is it the unborn child of Deepika Padukone’s character as per Amitabh Bachchan’s Ashwatthama? Or is it Prabhas’ Bhairava? Whatever it is, Ashwatthama sounds terrifyingly like Stilgar (Javier Bardem’s leader of the Fremen tribe) Dune) of this world, who will train Kalki to deal with his enemies.
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a higher society that controls the people
It is almost inevitable for a post-apocalyptic society to function without a power struggle between oppressive alliances and the underprivileged. The concept of gaining control was popularized by high society Star Warsin which the Galactic Empire ruled the galaxy. The latest great work to shed light on this was Denis Villeneuve’s film adaptation DuneLeaders of the complex Kalki 2898 AD Reminiscent of a similar high society. The difference in the landscape of the complex and the sand dunes outside the city of Kashi presents a different picture.
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A selfish hero who acts as opportunely as possible?
This is a common motif in mainstream science fiction: the messiah usually starts out as a stupid, irresponsible young man who is narcissistic, and unaware of his potential or his destiny. From Neo maths question and Star-Lord Guardians of the Galaxy to Jake Sully Avatar and in Karthi’s Muthu Aayirathil OruvanWe have seen many such heroes and Bhariv is perhaps the latest name among them. Bhairav, a bounty hunter, goes after Deepika’s character and clashes with Ashwatthama. Bhairav ​​says, “In this world, you should be on only one side: your own side.”
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Units as currency
Star Wars It was possibly the first science-fiction film to depict how dystopian societies resort to a new global currency to survive. Units as currency have since become a recurring trope in science-fiction films; such as Guardians of the GalaxyDigital currency in the world of virtual realityReady Player OneIn Woolong Cowboy Bebopand in Chin-yen blade Runner In Nag Ashwin’s film we see Bhairava referring to ‘units’ as the currency for trade.
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Mad Max-inspired vehicles and Blade Runner spinners
The first shot of the trailer shows a massive car resembling a war rig driving through the desert, a sight that would make even George Miller himself look twice. Kalki 2898 AD Both of these films seem to be heavily inspired by science-fiction titles.
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Bhairava’s Bujji, which recently got its own animated show, might remind you of the ‘Batmobile’. dark Knight or a flying car, a spinner, blade Runner,
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Another vehicle that quickly appears is a hovercraft vehicle that resembles the Chitauri chariots. the Avengers and speeder bike Star Wars,
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Futuristic weapons and shields
Sci-fi movies have become famous for their use of lightsabers, blasters, energy shields, and plasma rifles. Kalki 2898 ADWe have red and blue energy blasters that have been made popular Star WarsInvisible energy shields protect structures on the complex (like those used by Roland Emmerich’s Alien Invaders) Independence Day) and shields that are reminiscent of the Wakandan kinetic energy-powered shields in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Did Kali steal Ashwatthama’s brain stone?
Let’s find out what has already given rise to several theories: What happened to Ashwatthama’s Mind Stone? The trailer shows the ‘Mahabharata’ character in three different timelines – after the Kurukshetra War, when he still has the Mani on his forehead, and without the Mani but with a blood-soaked bandage around his forehead. This has given rise to several theories and speculations among fans, the most popular of which is the reason behind Ashwatthama protecting the unborn child. According to theories, Ashwatthama – who is now facing Krishna’s curse – wants to save the child as atonement for attempting to kill the unborn children of the Pandavas during the Kurukshetra War.
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This certainly seems like a theory that could be true in the film, but there are many unanswered questions too. What is that red stone that the villain seems to be holding? Is it the 6000-year-old energy that created the unborn child? We also see a glow on the forehead of the villain Kaali, played by superstar Kamal Haasan, and wonder if he is holding Ashwathama’s mani? Is this how he sees the future?
All questions will be answered when Kalki 2898 AD Will be released on 27th June.
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