Kalki 2898 AD is a visually stunning and ambitious sci-fi epic that blends elements of Hindu mythology with a dystopian future. Directed by Nag Ashwin , this Telugu-language film features a star-studded cast and impressive special effects that rival Hollywood blockbusters. The story is set in a bleak future where the world is ruled by the tyrannical Supreme Yaskin ( Kamal Haasan ), a cyborg despot who controls a pseudo-utopian complex. The protagonist, Bhairava ( Prabhas ), is a scavenger who stumbles upon Sum 80 ( Deepika Padukone ), a pregnant refugee from the complex's sinister Project K. Sum 80, later renamed Sumathi, is protected by Ashwatthama ( Amitabh Bachchan ), a Herculean figure on a mission to safeguard her and her unborn child, who may be the messiah destined to save the world. The film's first half is dedicated to world-building and character introductions, which can feel slow and laborious at times. However, the second half picks up the pace with thrilling actio...