At the
movie office, Nag Ashwin's
kalki 2898 AD is turning into a hit. With its shocking conclusion, the
movie left viewers eagerly awaiting its follow-up. The
director of
mahanati stated in a recent
interview that they have filmed for between 25 to 30 days, but there is still a lot to be done. It's like launching an entirely new production.
In response to those who criticized the film for having a dull and slow first half, Ashwin acknowledged some problems and places it might have been done better. The first part centers on the development of Bhairava and a side story involving Disha Patani. The
audience believed Patani's part might have been cut, resulting in a shorter three-hour movie.
nag ashwin also acknowledged that the release was hurried because of the significant visual effects and several linguistic formats.
There's still a lot more action to be unveiled, Ashwin said in response to a question on the sequel's development. There are still major sequences to come, and they must be executed well.
nag ashwin clarified that all unresolved issues from the first
movie will be resolved regarding the narrative. The primary attraction will be the confrontation between the two most formidable fighters, Karna and Ashwatthama, and Yaskin, who can now wield Arjun's Gandeeva, a devastating weapon.
Although Haasan played a little part in
kalki 2898 AD, Ashwin made hints that the
tamil actor would play a major role in the follow-up. As the adversary, Haasan portrays the tyrannical dictator of the wealthy Complex,
supreme Yaskin, who will receive much screen time. Bhairava is a Mahabharata character who is reincarnated as Karna, according to Ashwin.
He believed that Karna's story was incomplete and that she needed a happy ending. According to Ashwin, he had the concept for
kalki 2898 AD a few months after finishing his last
movie, Mahanati. He mentioned the Star Wars
television series and the Mahabharata as influences from his early years.