Kalki 2898 AD was released in theatres on June 27 and became one of the biggest hits of 2024. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the science fiction mythological dystopian drama has shattered box office records, grossing over Rs 1100 crore worldwide within just a month of its release. The story has captivated audiences with its grand scale and ensemble cast, which also includes special appearances by Dulquer Salmaan, Vijay Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur, SS Rajamouli, and others. Arshad Warsi has shared his reaction to the film, expressing mixed feelings.
In a recent podcast called Unfiltered by Samdish, Arshad Warsi shared his thoughts on Kalki 2898 AD. The actor expressed dissatisfaction with the portrayal of Prabhas in the movie. While the Golmaal actor praised Amitabh Bachchan's portrayal of Ashwatthama, calling him "unbelievable" and admiring his power and presence on screen, he was not impressed with Prabhas' appearance in the film. Arshad remarked that the Baahubali actor looked like a "joker. Arshad also stated that he didn't enjoy the movie.
The Lage Raho Munnabhai actor said, "I want to see a Mad Max yaar; I want to see Mel Gibson over there. Tumne usko kya bana diya yaar. Kyun karte hai aisa mujhe nahi samaj mein aata hai." Further, Arshad Warsi couldn't stop praising Amitabh Bachchan, expressing that he found Big B's performance almost unreal. Warsi added that having just a fraction of Amitabh's power would be life-changing. However, the actor revealed which movie from 2024 he enjoyed watching this year. The Dhamaal star said that he enjoyed watching Srikanth and was impressed by Rajkummar Rao's performance. Rao is also currently enjoying all the appreciation coming his way for Stree 2.
Meanwhile, Kalki 2898 AD ends on a major cliffhanger. At the end of the movie, the makers confirmed that they would be making a sequel. Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan will reprise their respective roles in it. Arshad Warsi, on the other hand, will next appear in the films Welcome To The Jungle and Jolly LLB. In both films, he will share screen space with Akshay Kumar.
