You have loved watching Prabhas going toe-to-toe with Amitabh Bachchan in Kalki 2898 AD. Now read more about the action director of the film.
Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone-starrer Kalki 2898 AD is enjoying a monstrous run at the box office. Nag Ashwin's directorial has impressed audiences across the globe and left them in awe of the fusion of Indian mythology with a dystopian world. One of the key factors that worked in the favour of this film was action. Now, let's learn more about the action director of the film, Andy Long.
1. Meet Andy Long: The Jackie Chan fan and martial arts expert
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Andreas Nguyen aka Andy Long is an actor, action director, and stunt coordinator. He was born in 1988 in Germany. At a very young age, Andy found his passion for martial arts movies due to the influence of movie star Jackie Chan. Andy trained himself in different kinds of martial arts Judo, Taekwondo, Hapkido, Kung Fu, and Wing Chun. He also practised stunt falls, acrobatics and urban jumps.
2. When Andy created his own action team
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In 2006, Andy founded his own action team "Mag-Fighters" and directed, produced, choreographed and performed in short films with unique martial arts fight scenes. His videos went viral, and he started gaining opportunities to work in films.
3. When Andy joined his idol- Jackie Chan
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Andy's dedication to his idol manifested the golden opportunity of joining Jackie Chan's action team. Reportedly, after a visit to the set of a Jackie Chan movie in Paris, Andy was chosen by Jackie Chan and the Stunt Coordinator Jun He to join his Stunt Team. Since 2011, Andy has been working as a JC Stunt Team member and contributed to blockbusters such as Chinese Zodiac (2012), Police Story: Lockdown (2013) and Dragon Blade (2015).
4. Andy's work in India and his frequent collaboration with Vipul Amrutlal Shah
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Vipul Amrutlal Shah has collaborated with Andy Long multiple times. Andy has choreographed and designed action for his Commando film series, Commando OTT series, Sanak, and even The Kerala Story and Bastar: The Naxal Story. Andy has worked as an action director in Liger and shared screen space with Ajay Devgn in Shivaay.
5. Andy Long setting a new benchmark with Kalki 2898 AD
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Andy Long and his team have set a new benchmark with their action set pieces in Nag Ashwin's latest blockbuster. Andy worked as the action director of the film. As far as the box office collections are concerned, Kalki 2898 AD has grossed over Rs 700 crores worldwide.
