Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Nag Ashwin Sees Technology Expanding Indian Cinema’s Possibilities
Nag Ashwin is a filmmaker from India.
He believes new technology can help Indian filmmakers make bigger and more imaginative movies.
He also thinks movies should use stories and ideas that come from India’s culture.
As technology becomes easier to access, more people may be able to make films.
This could help filmmakers tell stories in their own special ways.
Ashwin directed the movie “Kalki 2898 AD.”
The film won awards for popular entertainment and special effects.
It is set in a future world and draws inspiration from Hindu scriptures.
Filmmaker Nag Ashwin said accessible technology can create new opportunities for Indian cinema.
He believes technology combined with distinctly Indian stories and philosophies can enable ambitious visual storytelling.
Ashwin said affordable technology could empower more diverse and original voices to bring their worlds to screens.
His 2024 film “Kalki 2898 AD” won two honors at the 72nd National Film Awards.
“Kalki 2898 AD” is a Telugu-language mythological science-fiction film set in a dystopian 2898 AD.
- Who
- Filmmaker Nag Ashwin.
- What
- He discussed how accessible technology and uniquely Indian stories could expand possibilities for Indian cinema.
- When
- In remarks reported in connection with his 2024 film “Kalki 2898 AD.”
- Where
- Mumbai, according to the report dateline.
- Why
- He said technology can support ambitious visual storytelling and empower more diverse, original voices.
- Filmmaker
- Nag Ashwin
- Discussed film
- “Kalki 2898 AD”
- Film year
- 2024
- Awards
- Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Special Effects
- Award event
- 72nd National Film Awards
- Language
- Telugu
- Setting
- A dystopian future in the year 2898 AD
- Planned franchise
- First installment in the planned Kalki Cinematic Universe