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Nag Ashwin Celebrates Kalki 2898 AD’s Two National Awards
Kalki 2898 AD is a science-fiction movie directed by Nag Ashwin.
The film won two National Awards.
One award recognized its entertainment value, while the other recognized its visual effects, although the article later refers to production design.
Ashwin said making the movie’s huge future world was difficult.
He was especially happy that many people also cared about the characters and story.
The movie uses Indian ideas and roots in its imagined future setting.
It stars actors including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas and Deepika Padukone.
The story takes place in Kashi in the year 2898.
Kalki 2898 AD won two National Awards for wholesome entertainment and visual effects, according to the article.
Nag Ashwin said the film succeeded in combining a large-scale world with emotional accessibility.
The filmmaker said millions of viewers connected with and loved the film’s world and characters.
Ashwin said the production design aimed to create an original visual identity rather than copy existing works.
He plans to continue creating hybrid worlds rooted in Indian culture and ideas.
- Who
- Filmmaker Nag Ashwin and the cast and creative team behind Kalki 2898 AD.
- What
- Kalki 2898 AD received two National Awards, and Ashwin discussed the film’s scale, emotional accessibility and visual identity.
- Where
- The comments were reported from Mumbai, while the film’s story is set in Kashi.
- When
- The film was released in 2024; the article does not specify the date of the awards announcement or ceremony.
- Why
- The film was recognized for its entertainment value and technical visual work, and Ashwin said it connected with audiences.
Key facts
- Film
- Kalki 2898 AD
- Director
- Nag Ashwin
- Release year
- 2024
- Awards reported
- Two National Awards
- Award categories
- Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Special Effects; the article later describes the second award as Best Production Design.
- Setting
- Kashi in the year 2898 AD
- Planned franchise
- The first installment in the planned Kalki Cinematic Universe
Quotes
Nag Ashwin
Filmmaker and director of Kalki 2898 AD
“I feel very happy that we not only succeeded in taking on the visual and logistical challenge of creating a world of this scale, but also successfully managed to make that world emotionally accessible to audiences.”
thehansindia.com
“The fact that millions of people connected with the film, fell in love with its world and its people, is very gratifying. For us, being able to achieve both those things makes the recognition even more special.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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