Kalki 2898 AD review: Here’s what critics say about biggest film of 2024 yet

Jun 28, 2024

By: Ayush Mehrotra

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Kalki 2898 AD released on June 27

One of the most anticipated movies of the year, Kalki 2898 AD, was released on Thursday, June 27. Starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and other big names, the reviews are out. Let's see what they are saying.

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Komal Nahta - Make no mistake

Trade analyst Komal states that “Kalki 2898 AD is a blockbuster of epic proportions. Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan deserve to be complimented! Hats off to Nag Ashwin for making a film which India will be proud of!” and also applauds sets, visual effects and BGM.

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Taran Adarsh - Spectacular

Giving 4 stars to Kalki 2898 AD Taran Adarsh describes the film in one word “Spectacular”. The film impresses with its stunning visuals, captivating second half, and strong performances, particularly by Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan. Despite some slow parts and an unmemorable soundtrack, it's a must-watch for its star power and dazzling VFX.

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Ronak Kotecha - 3 stars

Ronak of Times of India gave Kalki 2898 AD 3 stars, noting that the first half suffers from too many characters and half-baked comedy. However, Amitabh Bachchan's re-entry elevates the second half significantly and the captivating production design deserves special mention.

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Rahul Desai - A Brave New World

Film Companion’s Rahul Desai says that the film is “a brave new world of myth, science fiction and middling performances”.He concludes by saying, “Some might be impressed it’s not as bad as Adipurish, but others might be disappointed it isn’t as breathtaking as Baahubali”.

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IMDB - 8.4 stars

Currently rated 8.4 stars on IMDb, Kalki 2898 AD is receiving positive early reviews from the public. However, this rating may change as more viewers weigh in as more time passes.

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Rotten Tomatoes - 67%

Kalki 2898 AD currently holds a 67% score on Rotten Tomatoes. This score may change as more critics post their reviews.

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Expected day 1 collection

While the official day 1 collections are not yet released, Sannilk estimates that Kalki 2898 AD will earn 92 crores in India and 175 crores worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film on its first day in India.

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