Prabhas’ “Kalki” Reignites Discussions on Indian Sci-Fi Films
The latest offering from the gorgeous actor Prabhas called ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, a sci-fi thriller, has taken the Indian Box office by storm and has sparked off debates on Indian Sci-Fi films again. With a grand total of ₹500 crores, this epic action movie takes its viewers to the future of the 29th century with remarkable visual effects yet to be attempted in a film from India.
Top trade analysts are of the view that “Kalki” can be a path-breaking film for the Indian movie business. Many times, people have complained that commercial cinema in India lacks imagination and creativity, and most of the movies belong to the romantic, dramatic, or action genre. ‘Kalki’ has demonstrated that Indian viewers are more than willing to explore new, future-oriented motifs if the show is original and features high-quality visuals.
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Thus, following the words of the trade pundits, one can confidently state that ‘Kalki’ did not only succeed in meeting the expectations of its producers and investors who financed such a colossal sci-fi enterprise but also justified the hopes and expectations of those who invested in it.
It might pressure more studios and filmmakers to create and release VFX-packed movies or those movies that can set new standards regarding size and technology. This could create possibilities and also add extra size to the canvas of Indian cinema by generating opportunities for new generic films.
Besides the business virtues, ‘Kalki’ also adds a new landmark to realize made-in-India VFX. The brilliantly produced movie with more than 3000 VFX shots, which was potentially produced by a leading Indian VFX company, must symbolize being on the right path to nurturing the genesis of authentic Indian VFX talent.
As far as Indian filmmakers are concerned, they used to depend more on foreign technologists and magicians of VFX; ‘Kalki’ has proved that VFX talent in India is also capable of coping with international standards. The movie Kalki continues to air as a blockbuster movie in theatres. Many people are also waiting for the hit to come on OTT applications.
Emerging Indian cinema claims that “Kalki” elevates the viewers’ experiences to a new level of accomplishment that is possible in Indian movies. It could also compel other filmmakers in India to attempt to make science fiction films with big VFX that are on par with those films made for the domestic and international markets. That is why it will be limitless for Indian cinema if more such creative Indian science fiction films continue to attract movie lovers worldwide.
