Kalki 2898 AD Inspired by These Hollywood Action Movies

Kalki 2898 AD has been on a unstoppable rampage at the box office since its release.

The film has already crossed Rs 700 crore in a week and is now aiming for the Rs 1,000 crore club.

Kalki 2898 AD revived the Indian box office after a dry spell in the first half of 2024.

Controversy

Before the release of Kalki 2898 AD, The film’s trailer had created controversy for allegedly copied an animated work of art.

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While Kalki 2898 AD continues to draw audiences to movie theaters, many Hollywood films could have inspired Nag Ashwin’s dystopian science fiction saga.

1. Star Wars

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In ‘Kalki 2898 ADThere is a scene where two characters engage in combat using lightsabers, a famous weapon associated with the “Star Wars” franchise.

2. Mad Max: Fury Road

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One of the chase scenes in this film seems to be directly inspired by the famous desert chase sequence in “Mad Max: Fury Road” with Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron.

3. Avengers: Infinity War

In “Avengers: Infinity War”, Wakanda is protected by an invisible shield. Similarly, in “Kalki 2898 AD.” The last rebel territory, Shambhala, is also guarded by an invisible shield.

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4. Guardians of the Galaxy

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Prabhas’ character as a bounty hunter in Kalki 2898 AD seems to be inspired by Chris Pratt’s portrayal of Peter Quill in “Guardians of the Galaxy’.

5. Uncharted 2

The big tree in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Shambhala seems to be inspired by video games “Uncharted 2.”

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In the game, the tree is known as “The Tree of Life” and plays a central role in the plot.