Kamal Haasan at a recent press meet, shared that his character in Nag Ashwin’s latest release Kalki 2898 AD will have more to offer in the second part of the film.
Nag Ashwin’s much-anticipated film, Kalki 2989 AD finally hit the big screens this week. Kamal Haasan who essays the role of the main antagonist- Supreme Yaskin in the film, opened up on his limited screen time in the film while speaking at a special press meet in Chennai.
Kamal who is currently busy with the promotions of his upcoming film, Hindustani 2 (Indian 2), shared that he took out some time from his busy work schedule to watch Kalki 2989 AD.
The Tamil superstar told the reporters, “In Kalki, I have played a small role that makes an appearance for a few minutes only. My real part in the film has only begun and I will have more to do in the second part. So, I watched this film as a fan and I was astonished.”
He added, “We have been seeing many signifiers that Indian cinema is moving towards global entertainment, and Kalki 2898 AD is one among them. Nag Ashwin carefully handled the subject of mythology without any religious bias. Across the world, only Japan, China, and Greek civilizations can come close to the Indian heritage of storytelling. Ashwin has chosen stories from that and has executed it with a lot of patience by bringing everyone together.”
Further, Kamal also lauded his Kalki co-star Amitabh Bachchan who has been receiving praise from every nook and corner for his performance as Ashwatthama in the film.
“I don’t know if I should call him a veteran or a fresh actor. He has done the film that well,” the ‘Vikram’ actor told reporters.
He further added, “It looks like the film has been made for children. Now, don’t ask how a man with white hair can enjoy such films. This film reminds you of the child that’s within every adult. This is a great attempt and I am happy to be part of it. I am happy that this journey is going to continue.”
Previously while speaking with a new agency, Kamal Haasan had revealed that he took up Kalki AD because he always wanted to play a bad man and have fun.
Kalki AD is headlined by a solid star cast comprising of Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone with cameos by popular names like Dulquer Salmaan, Vijay Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur, SS Rajamouli and Ram Gopal Varma.
