Kalki 2898 AD Movie Review & Rating!

Kalki 2898 AD is one of the biggest films to have come out of Indian cinema.

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Film hit screens today, featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan in lead roles

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Let’s see if the film lives up to the hype or not.

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Story: Supreme Yaskin is the ruler of a world named Complex in the city of Kashi in the year 2898 AD.

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He wants a serum that available only to few pregnant women. He tests many, finds a match with Sumati(a lab subject).

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But his bad luck, Sumati escapes world of complexity. In comes Ashwathama (Amitabh Bachchan) save her.

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This is also when a bounty hunter, played by Prabhas, enters the scene.

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His aim is to enter the complex and for that, Ashwathama comes in his way.

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Who is this Ashwathama, and why is he saving Sumati?

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Did Bhairava enter the Complex that forms the story?

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Verdict: Overall, Kalki 2898 AD is one of the best films that has come out of Telugu cinema.

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Bottom Line – A visual extravaganza Rating: 3.5/5

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