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Buckle up for a roller-coaster ride through cinematic chaos! The story idea is an absolute gem, brimming with potential, and the characters are nothing short of a casting director's dream-each one brimming with pizzazz and personality. But alas, their development seems to have been left in the microwave a bit too long, coming out half-baked.

The screenplay? It's flatter than a week-old soda. Though, I must admit, it does have its fizz in a few key moments, like the interval and the climax.

Dialogues? Let's just say they won't be winning any literary awards.

Now, onto the comedy-it's the kind that instead of tickling your funny bone, it goes straight for the jugular, and not in a good way. The world-building feels like it was put together with duct tape and imagination, lacking the immersive magic we hoped for.

But let's talk about the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, who is stellar as always.

Prabhas gives it his all, bless his heart.

Kamal Hassan makes a brief yet dazzling appearance, hinting at more brilliance in the next instalment.

Saswata Chatterjee? He brings his A-game, no doubt about it.

Deepika Padukone looks fine and delivers a decent performance, and her Telugu dubbing is better than that in the trailer.

Disha Patani is scorching enough to set the screen on fire in her limited screen time.

The rest of the cast, including Pashupati, Shobhana and Rajendra Prasad put in decent efforts. However, the film is sprinkled with cameos like confetti at a surprise party-most of which are more of a head-scratcher than a treat.

The action scenes? They're as disappointing as a soggy French fry.

Cinematography is serviceable, background music hits the right notes, but the songs miss the mark.

Production values are respectable, but direction sails somewhere in the middling seas of mediocrity.

Some VFX are eye-poppingly good, though.

Overall, it's a mixed bag of delights and letdowns-a cinematic hotpot where the ingredients are only half-cooked. Enjoy it for what it is, but don't be surprised if you leave the theater feeling a little unsatisfied.

A unique genre, a well written story (script) & strong characters give this movie a strong start. The extravagant visuals & very detailed crisp VFX gives the audience much needed thrill.

However, one cannot forgo the resemblance of some VFX shots have with movies like Dune, Star-wars, mad max, black panther & transformers...Although huge kudos to the team for producing a movie which is equivalent to the scale of above mentioned movies.

Pros : 1. Time taken to build characters & explain world 2. Stunts, crisp bright visuals 3. Screenplay, Direction 4. Comedy Cons : 1. Music, background score is unique but doesn't give the much needed grandeur to the visuals and scenes, repeated use of same score, abruptly high background score during stunts 2. Editing especially first half.

I don't understand the obsession with hero entry and why people are not against it if you have a good story then just stick with why do you need the star to be bigger than the story first hour of story is skippable completely , rest vfx was top notch even the ending was very good but this obsession with hero needs to stop also the director did not invent the character Kalki nor any references that they took from Mahabharata so please be respectful because its a part of our history not something that you can mock or not make it serious just because you want the hero entry or want films to have some useless and unfunny comedy.

Synopsis: Death is not a punishment; it is a blessing.

First half: The movie begins with themes and depictions that instantly immerse you. However, it falters in the middle due to pacing and editing issues. Yet, in the last 15 minutes, it regains its footing and delivers. Prabhas's best since bahubali. The film also features numerous impressive cameos.

Second half: Oh my, oh my! The movie saves its best for last, especially when delving into our history, particularly the Mahabharata references. Despite minor flaws, I'm inclined to overlook them because this film is truly special. Director Ashwin has not only crafted a sci-fi film but a remarkable one, especially given its budget constraints.

Amitabh Bachchan stands out, and Prabhas delivers a commendable performance. The visuals are exceptional and serve as the film's hallmark. The background music is superb, enriching and completing the cinematic experience. However, I would have preferred if it were utilized more extensively, as it presents a slight missed opportunity.

Final verdict: "Kalki" is a splendid film, not only in terms of its quality but also due to the director's visionary and honest approach to our history.

I just watched Kalki and it's hard to express my disappointment.

First off, the movie is riddled with unnecessary comedic dialogues that feel completely out of place, especially given the supposedly intense theme. Prabhas, who is usually a powerhouse, sadly comes across as a CLOWNISH character here.

His performance is awkward and forced, making it difficult to take the film seriously. Kyra's character adds little value, with most of her screen time dedicated to pointless talks that drag the narrative down. The entire movie feels like it's overdoing everything-be it the action sequences, emotional moments, or the supposed "comedy," which is jarringly out of sync with the rest of the movie.

Kamal Haasan, despite being a legendary actor, has almost no role or screen presence. It feels like they used his name just to draw audiences, with no real contribution from him on-screen.

Additionally, the set-up blatantly borrows from Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) but fails miserably to capture the essence of the original. In the end, Kalki is a poorly executed, overhyped mess.

This one is a hard pass.