Kalki 2898 AD Movie and Story

Kalki 2898 AD Movie
 

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Director: Nag Ashwin

Writer: Nag Ashwin

Stars: Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan

Kalki 2898 AD Movie story:  In the year 2898 AD, the tenth and final avatar of Lord Vishnu, Kalki, is poised to be born, heralding a new era amidst a dystopian world fraught with malevolent forces.

Review: ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ begins with a gripping depiction of the aftermath of the Mahabharata war, when Lord Krishna cursed Ashwatthama (Amitabh Bachchan) with immortality. This sets the stage for a fictional narrative within a star-studded cinematic universe, deeply rooted in Hindu mythology. A story about the tenth avatar of Lord Vishnu, who is prophesied to arrive on a white horse, signaling the end of the Kali Yuga.


Writer-director Nag Ashwin crafts his story around it, but the film is a precursor to what you can expect in the future installments of this massive universe. To do that, he uses his imaginative prowess and transports the audience into a visually stunning world. This is the biggest and most obvious strength of the film. Ashwin, with the help of his cinematographer Djordje Stojiljkovic, takes us into the lone existing city of Kasi, ruled by the evil Commander Manas (Saswata Chatterjee) and led by God King Supreme Yaskin (Kamal Haasan), who lives in a mysterious powerhouse known as Complex. It’s a dark world where fertile women are killed and men are enslaved. The only ray of hope, perhaps, is Bhairava (Prabhas) and a motley bunch of rebels from Shambhala until they rescue one of the subjects from the Complex, SUM80 (Deepika Padukone), the bearer of the awaited avatar.

It’s a simple story thrown into a complex web of too many characters and subplots, some of which have little to do with the broader narrative. Ashwin’s plot meanders into unnecessary detours so many times that it gets tiring to wait for it to get back on track. The entire first half suffers from this back and forth, especially with Prabhas’ character. The futile attempts to generate comedy, even with a veteran like Brahmanandam (who plays Bhairava’s landlord Rajan), fall flat, much like his half-baked love angle with Roxie (Disha Patani) that could have been completely done away with.

SHAITAAN MOVIE & STORY

SHAITAAN MOVIE

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Director: Vikas Bahl

Writers: Aamil Keeyan Khan, Krishnadev Yagnik

Stars Ajay Devgn, Madhavan, Jyotika

SHAITAAN MOVIE STORY: When a family lets a stranger into their farmhouse, the man mysteriously controls the teenage daughter. She does every bizarre and life-threatening thing he commands her to. What dark secret does the stranger possess, and can this desperate family escape his twisted game?

Review: A good supernatural thriller typically relies on elements of horror and suspense to keep the viewer hooked. Even if it skimps on jump scares but provides an unsettling experience, it’s a job well done. In that sense, director Vikas Bahl has got it right with Shaitaan.

The movie introduces one to Kabir’s (Ajay Devgn) happy family, which includes his wife Jyoti (Jyotika), teenage daughter Jahnavi (Janki Bodiwala), and nerdy son Dhruv (Anngad Raaj). The film quickly builds a sense of unease, as a stranger, Vanraj Kashyap (R Madhavan), enters their lives. He mysteriously gains complete control of Jahnavi, so much so that she obeys every command he gives. Unease soon turns to dread as Vanraj’s orders becomeincreasingly awful and dangerous to Jahnavi herself and her family members. The rest of the story unravels the mystery behind what makes Vanraj powerful, his motive, and if the family will escape his torment.

Shaitaan’s appeal lies in the atmosphere it creates, especially without the use of CGI. It mostly hinges on the antagonist’s sinister intentions and games, which leave you with an unsettling feeling. Written by Aamir Keeyan Khan and Krishnadev Yagnik, the film sidesteps usual horror tropes. But it does touch upon the ageold supernatural versus science debate and human crudity that makes the species as basic as malevolent forces.

The narrative maintains a good pace and the treatment makes the movie gripping for the most part, although things gets a tad monotonous in the second half. Albeit not too suspenseful, the buildup is unnerving. The story has some unconvincing elements, and one scene gives away a pivotal plot point, which makes the climax predictable. Cinematographer Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti excels in creating an atmosphere of dread and darkness, further enhanced by Amit Trivedi’s music.

Madhavan is outstanding as the malevolent figure and pulls off every sinister deed perfectly. Ajay Devgn delivers a powerful performance as a helpless but determined father. Jyotika stands her might, too. Janki Bodiwala deserves to be lauded for her pitch-perfect performance as the young girl under a devious spell. She laughs, cries, dances, and attacks on cue in immediate succession perfectly. Anngad Raaj as the son performs well, too.

Even though Shaitaan’s narrative stumbles at times, the masterful use of atmosphere and top-notch acting elevate it into an unsettling experience worth having.

BADE MIYAN CHOTE MIYAN MOVIE & STORY

 BADE MIYAN CHOTE MIYAN MOVIE

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Director: Ali Abbas Zafar

Writers: Aditya BasuVashu, BhagnaniSuraj Gianani

Stars Sonakshi Sinha,Akshay Kumar,Prithviraj Sukumaran

Story: When a powerful enemy threatens to destroy India with his technological prowess, two soldiers must use their tact and uninhibited strength to save the day.

Review: Captain Rakesh aka Rocky (Akshay Kumar) and Captain Firoz aka Freddy (Tiger Shroff) are the best assets of the Indian army. They are brave, honest and unapologetically patriotic. However, they are also a bit uncontrolled and defiant. But, when it comes to tackling an imminent threat from an enemy within, there’s no one else who can be trusted. India’s future is in jeopardy because of a tech-savvy villain, who is about to unleash an AI-powered mayhem on the country that can lead to a war-like situation with its volatile neighbours. It can also destroy India’s financial and defence capabilities. It’s a clear and present danger and for our men in uniform, it’s a race against time.

‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ gets down to business right from the very first scene that begins with the film’s antagonist, instead of its protagonists. We know that the stakes are high as co-writer and director Ali Abbas Zafar does well in building up the suspense around it. The first half is packed with a frantic pace, adrenaline-pumping action and fun banter between Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff. It’s pedestrian humour but the punches work in forging good chemistry between the two actors. Like when Tiger’s character constantly takes a jibe at Akshay’s age and ignorance about the Gen-Z stuff or when Akshay gets back to him by taking a swipe at his acting skills. It’s done well and blends seamlessly with their character traits. Tiger’s brooding handsome looks and chiselled body enhance his screen presence and he more than holds on to his own against Akshay Kumar. Unlike most high octane actioners, this testosterone charged film actually ends up giving its leading ladies well-defined roles and important tasks. Manushi Chiller as Captain Misha is brilliant in landing lethal blows to the bad guys. Alaya F as the nerdy Dr Pam is also quite a hoot. The young actress shows spark with her near-perfect comic timing. Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kabir is way too sophisticated to be a menacing anti-hero. Sonakshi Sinha doesn’t have much to do in her special appearance as Captian Priya.

The narrative is powered by a masssive build-up in the first half and an unpredictable twist at the interval that raises expectations from the second half. But it pales in comparison. Logic takes a beating and we see an over-simplified solution to an apocalyptic problem. The complex geo-political situation between India, Pakistan and China is used as a backdrop and a reason to fire up some heavy patriotic lines. However, it’s the relentless action and innovative stunts that remain consistently top-notch. Marcin Laskawiec’s cinematography successfully captures the scale of a war-like situation and constant tension, which is quite relatable, in the times we live in. The thumping musical score by Vishal Mishra is refreshing, especially the song ‘Mast Malang’. The excessive usage of computer graphics during stunts, explosions and car chases is interspersed well within the scenes.

Director Ali Abbas Zafar, who is known for giving explosive entertainers like the ‘Tiger’ series, once again displays his expertise in the genre. ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ goes out all guns blazing to make for an entertaining potboiler with heart-pounding action, cheeky humour and barely a dull moment.