Mumbai, June 28: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and actor Prabhas starrer 'Kalki 2898 AD' had a spectacular opening, grossing Rs 191.5 crore worldwide across all languages on its first day.
Directed by Nag Ashwin, the post-apocalyptic film 'Kalki 2898 AD' is inspired by Hindu scriptures and set in the year 2898 AD. The film also stars Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani.
Before the film's release on June 27, the makers organized a grand event in Mumbai.
Kamal Haasan attended the pre-release event of the film, where he discussed his character and his reaction when director Nag Ashwin approached him with the project idea.
Speaking about Nag Ashwin, Haasan described him as a man of few words but with a great vision and the ability to present it effectively. "I don't underestimate these ordinary-looking guys. They have a depth that isn't immediately apparent unless you talk to them. Great ideas translate better when presented in the right way, and Nagi knew how to do it," he said.
He added, "I've always wanted to play a villain because the bad guy gets to do all the exciting things and have fun. While the heroes are singing romantic songs and waiting for the heroine, the villain can just do whatever he wants. I thought I was going to play the villain, which sounded like fun. But then, Ashwin wanted something different. In the film, I'm almost like a sage with a bad idea."
Actors Vijay Deverakonda, Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur have cameos in the film.
