Kalki 2898 AD Hits OTT: Fans Agree With Arshad Warsi’s ‘Joker’ Comment On Prabhas

New Delhi: Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan’s much-anticipated science fiction epic ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has finally premiered on OTT platforms. The film’s stunning visuals have won over fans and they can’t get enough of Amitabh Bachchan’s commanding performance as Aswatthama. Having said that, not every comment has been complimentary. Many agreed with Arshad Warsi’s comment that Prabhas looked like a ‘joker’.

On Thursday (August 22), the Hindi version of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, was released on Netflix. The Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada versions are available on Prime Video. Now, fans took to social media to praise the film for its mind-blowing execution. Big B’s performance, despite his age, is being hailed as one of the film’s highlights.

Believe Big B Turns 82 This Year 🥶❤️‍🔥

Nag Ashwin Gave An Epic Role For The Big B Of Indian Cinema 🙏🔥

He Just Steals The Show 🛐❤️🔥

Peak Goosebumps Stuff #Kalki2898AD @SrBachchan pic.twitter.com/UgO1NX7YE0

— Vishnu PS彡 (@im__vishnu_) August 22, 2024

Meanwhile, viewers have had mixed responses to Prabhas’ character Bhairava, with some finding the character annoying and misplaced in the story.

A user said, “I just watched Kalki, and what #ArshadWarsi said, I stand by it,”

Saw Kalki today on Netflix. The movie was average. But i agree with @ArshadWarsi sir. #prabhas was like a joker in the movie. He is the biggest disappointment in my opinion. I think @alluarjun would have done a great job.#ArshadWarsi #grandmother #AlluArjun𓃵

— Binesh Jena (@iambinesh) August 22, 2024

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Some of Arshad Warsi’s admirers have responded to his sentiments, stating that the actor was criticizing the role and not Prabhas himself. A fan commented, “#ArshadWarsi didn’t say anything wrong here. He didn’t like the character Prabhas was playing and one should be critical about that. Prabhas was literally a joker in #Kalki.”

#ArshadWarsi didn’t say anything wrong here. He didn’t like the character Prabhas was playing and one should be critical about that. Prabhas was literally a joker in #Kalki tbvh, he was having all cringy scenes in the film. pic.twitter.com/knctsTY8ZO

— nishant. (@NishantADHolic_) August 21, 2024

Someone also said, “Arshad Warsi said nothing wrong. He said Prabhas was presented as a joker, but I will say Prabhas himself is a joker. He was unbearable in the first half of #Kalki2898AD, and that’s a fact. Arshad Warsi Forever!”

About Kalki 2898 AD

The Kalki Cinematic Universe premieres with ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. The film takes place in a bleak world where Supreme Yaskin rules, SUM80 emerges as a ray of hope, carrying Lord Kalki—the tenth and last incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film features an ensemble cast including Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani.