'If this character is removed...': Nag Ashwin reveals soul of 'Kalki 2898 AD', its not Prabhas or Amitabh Bachchan
Director Nag Ashwin also stated Deepika Padukone is the lifeblood of 'Kalki 2898 AD'. Nag Ashwin was quoted as saying, "There is no story. There is no Kalki without Deepika's role."
Prabhas' latest film 'Kalki 2898 AD' caught the attention of audiences around the world as soon as it was released. Deepika Padukone is in the lead role in this futuristic film, in which her acting is being praised a lot. There is a scene in the film in which Deepika Padukone can also be walking through fire. Now, the film's director Nag Ashwin has also praised Deepika Padukone and has said that 'Kalki 2898 AD' would not have been possible without the actress's character.
Director Nag Ashwin also stated Deepika Padukone is the lifeblood of 'Kalki 2898 AD'. Nag Ashwin was quoted as saying, "There is no story. There is no Kalki without Deepika's role. Her captivating performance ensures her place as the film's heart and soul, an integral part of Kalki 2898 AD's lasting impact."
Fans and critics have also praised Deepika Padukone's strong presence and tremendous performance in the film. Deepika Padukone's scene of walking through fire is going viral, which has touched the hearts of audiences around the world. Due to the amazing visual, many people are comparing her to the iconic character 'Khaleesi' from the popular series 'Game of Thrones'.
"That is one of my favourite scenes; I think maybe the most favourite scene. But the way we shot was so hurried. We were shooting three setups that day and Deepika [Padukone] had to leave on a certain flight. It usually happens that some of the most important or magical things in the film happen by chance or in a hurry. And this is what that was. And, but just watching it in that hurry, in that rush and everything, when you just reach the monitor and you see Deepika walking through that particular tunnel in that fire, I just knew this was going to be special," Nag Ashwin said.
Nag Ashwin further talked about Deepika Padukone's role in the film. He said, "She is the most important part of the story. When we were writing, we discussed this a lot. I think the easiest answer that came to us was, whose character can you remove and the story itself will not remain? And that became Deepika's character because if you remove her character, the story will not remain. Kalki will not remain."
Apart from Deepika Padukone, 'Kalki 2898 AD' also stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan in lead roles.