Kalki 2898 AD, one of this year's most highly anticipated movies, has finally hit the big screens. The sci-fi film features a star-studded cast, including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan in lead roles. Ahead of its release, the movie created massive buzz in the entertainment industry, with ticket prices reaching as high as Rs 2300.
The film, released on June 27 after several production delays, saw a section of the audience catching the early shows in India and abroad.
In Bhubaneswar also, enthusiastic fans flocked to movie theatres as early as 4 am to catch the first show at 5 am.
Here’s what they had to say about the Prabhas Starrer:
Those who managed to watch the early shows shared their reviews on X. While the film did not impress the audience entirely, it has been called a visual spectacle by many.
Praise for the film also came in the form of its world-building and the visual experience it offered. However, some viewers were disappointed with Prabhas' limited screen time.
Kalki 2898 AD draws inspiration from the Hindu epic Mahabharat and sets its premise in a futuristic dystopian era. Despite its flaws, netizens believe that the experience of storytelling compensates for them.
Check out some of the reactions from netizens who caught the show: