The film ‘Kalki 2898 AD‘ has been released to high expectations and is currently making waves at the box office. Directed by the renowned Nag Ashwin and featuring pan-India star Prabhas, this movie is captivating audiences from all demographics. By blending futuristic elements with mythology, ‘Kalki’ has garnered widespread positive feedback. However, some online critics accuse Nag Ashwin of distorting the myths, specifically expressing dissatisfaction with the depiction of Karna, an ally of the Kauravas, as stronger than Arjuna. Nag Ashwin has uniquely responded to these criticisms.
Netizens’ Questions About Kalki!
On social media platforms, there is criticism regarding the portrayal of Karna’s character in the climax of ‘Kalki 2898 AD.’ Comments suggest that showing Karna returning is a distortion of the traditional myths. Some argue that while it makes sense for Ashwatthama, who is immortal, to return, and that he supports the divine during the era of Kalki’s avatar as mentioned in the scriptures, there is no scriptural reference to Karna returning in the future. Netizens are challenging this depiction, arguing that the director has specifically made a mistake with Karna’s character. They are also discontent with how Arjuna’s character has been downplayed in favor of Karna, who sided with the Kauravas. This has led to questions about the film’s portrayal: If Karna is depicted as great, does that imply Arjuna is not?
‘That’s Why I Highlighted Karna’
Director Nag Ashwin recently addressed questions concerning the portrayal of Karna in the film ‘Kalki.’ When asked why he chose to highlight Karna so prominently, he explained, “Many people adore Karna in the Mahabharata. There are numerous people in this country who admire and respect his character, which is why I chose to highlight him.” This explanation has resonated with some netizens, who remember that the scriptures also commend Karna as a valiant hero, affirming that Nag Ashwin’s depiction of him is accurate.
Karna vs Arjuna: Who is Greater?
When journalists posed the question of who is greater, Arjuna or Karna, to Nag Ashwin, he gave an evasive response. “Let’s set aside who is greater between Arjuna and Karna. The fact that we are discussing the Mahabharata is good, isn’t it? It means everyone is learning about it,” he commented. Some netizens strongly disagree with this approach, arguing that it sidesteps the question of dharma, which clearly favors Arjuna. They criticize this as potentially misleading to the audience and insist that misleading viewers is not justifiable.
‘Kalki 2’ Release Date?
Following the great success of ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ anticipation is building for the release of its sequel. Recently, producer Ashwani Dutt spoke about the plans for ‘Kalki Part-2.’ “The shooting for ‘Kalki Part-2′ might begin by the end of this year,” he revealed, adding that they plan to release the movie in theaters by the summer of 2025. This news has Prabhas’ fans celebrating. On social media, fans are eagerly commenting, “Give us an official update soon” and “Waiting for Part 2.”
