Amitabh Bachchan - This 81 year old actor does not need any introduction in world cinema. But, from time to time , he proves his legendary status to every generation since the last six decades. Now, for the latest Gen.Z generation, 'Kalki 2898 AD' once again proves why he is considered as iconic and immortalized as an actor.
In Prabhas's 'Kalki 2898 AD', director Nag Ashwin reimagines the post-apocalyptic world and hands the reign of this world to the 'Ashwatthama'. His duty is to protect the divine avatar who's going to take birth 6000 years after the battle of Kurukshetra. Enters Amitabh Bachchan. He plays the mighty Ashwatthama and goes on to show that he's the only one who can.
The first half of the film doesn't give a clear perspective of what is going to happen, where the story is heading or even what the story actually is. However, as the second half approaches, it is slowly revealed that it was perhaps a trap set by Ashwin. He smartly confuses you before the interval and blows you away with every single scene in the second half.
Bachchan, in his larger-than-life role, remains the most intriguing part of 'Kalki 2898 AD'. He is sharp in his acting skills, carrying the whole pace of the film on his shoulders. As Ashwaththama, Bachchan makes it difficult for you to focus on anything else happening in the film. He is the drama, the action, the emotion and the story himself.