Kalki 2898 AD: Prabhas Fans from Japan Visit India to Watch Nag Ashwin’s Sci-Fi Thriller – Video
Prabhas’ starrer Kalki 2898 AD has blown past expectations, raking in over Rs 500 crores worldwide in its debut weekend alone. Earning high praise for its stellar production and mesmerizing imagery, it has provided viewers with a truly compelling cinematic journey, causing a global sensation. Nag Ashwin’s latest sci-fi release is grabbing attention on a global level specially from South East-Asian countries. Scroll down to find more details.
Some steadfast Japanese film enthusiasts journeyed all the way to India to catch firsthand the buzz around the newly-released movie. Photographs of these ardent three fans, shared on the film’s official Instagram account, show them standing proudly next to the iconic ‘Rebel’ truck at Prasads Multiplex in the city of Hyderabad. They are seen clutching a unique poster, which showcases stunning animations inspired by the character Bharava, played by Prabhas, and his trademark vehicle. The hand-crafted poster also carries a heartfelt message from these fans, reading “Kalki 2898 AD. Cheers to the successful release!! Warm regards from your Japanese fans, dated 27th June 2024.”
Celebrating the success of Nag Ashwin’s directorial. The official Instagram account of Kalki 2898 AD captioned its post, “All the way from Japan to Hyderabad! Japanese fans spotted at Prasads Multiplex, Hyderabad soaking in the excitement of #Kalki2898AD with the Rebel Truck. #EpicBlockbusterKalki (sic).”
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The evident fascination surrounding the post could instantly be felt across the web, especially from social media enthusiasts. One remark that stood out was from an individual who exclaimed, “The level of dedication shown by Japanese fans is something else!” Meanwhile, another spectator noted the interesting observation that “The international audience, particularly those who sat with us in the cinema seemed to relish the movie experience even more than the others, regardless of the absence of subtitles.”
AMB Cinemas gave a little teaser on their social platforms of movie fans, buzzing with excitement for the film release at the base of Tokyo Tower, right before setting off to India. The post read, “Words can’t express how excited and grateful we are to see the love for #AMBCinemas all the way from Tokyo. We are truly touched. We can’t wait to host you at AMB and make you fall in love with India and Indian cinema yet again. Arigato Gozaimasu (sic).”
Take a look at the video:
Words can’t express how excited and grateful we are to see the love for #AMBCinemas all the way from Tokyo. We are truly touched
We can’t wait to host you at AMB and make you fall in love with India and Indian cinema yet again.
Arigato Gozaimasu #KALKI2898AD #Prabhas… pic.twitter.com/Oim0OcKWNF
— AMB Cinemas (@amb_cinemas) June 26, 2024
About Kalki 2898 AD
The movie, Kalki 2898 AD, set in a post-apocalyptic future, is at the hands of director Nag Ashwin. It paints a narrative located in the year 2898 AD, drawing inspiration from the grand Indian epic, the Mahabharata. A line-up of notable stars, including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani, brings the story to life.
