Netizens praise Kamal Haasan's brief role in Kalki 2898 AD, actor says ‘My part in the universe has only begun’

Kamal Haasan, in discussing his role and the future of Kalki 2898 AD, emphasised his limited screen time in the current film while hinting at a more significant role in its sequel. "In Kalki, I have played a small role that makes an appearance for a few minutes only," he stated during a press meet in Chennai. "My real part in the film has only begun, and I will have more to do in the second part. So, I watched this film as a fan, and I was astonished."

Netizens praise Kamal Haasan's brief role in Kalki 2898 AD

Regarding the broader cinematic context and the film's thematic approach, Haasan highlighted, "We have been seeing many signifiers that Indian cinema is moving towards global entertainment, and Kalki 2898 AD is one among them." He praised director Nag Ashwin's treatment of mythology, noting, "Nag Ashwin carefully handled the subject of mythology without any religious bias." Haasan also commented on the global appeal of Indian storytelling, comparing it favourably to civilisations like Japan, China, and Greek narratives.

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In addition to discussing Kalki 2898 AD, Haasan took a moment to commend Amitabh Bachchan's performance in the film, stating, "I don’t know if I should call him a veteran or a fresh actor. He has done the film that well." Haasan expressed his appreciation for the film's ability to tap into universal themes, saying, "This film reminds you of the child that’s within every adult. This is a great attempt, and I am happy to be part of it. I am happy that this journey is going to continue."

Here's what the internet is saying about Kamal Haasan's performance:

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One of the X users said, "I just watched #Kalki2898AD & came. I appear in the movie for only few mins & i have more scope on Part-2. Kalki is taking the level of Indian Cinema into World cinema"-Kamal Hassan."

Another user said, "Kalki Kamal Hassan intro. What a creativity nag aswin."

One person also wrote, "Kamal Hassan is good and 2nd part huge scope for his role The only disadvantage is now a days many films have become series kind off."

Haasan is currently busy promoting his next movie, "Indian 2," slated for release on July 12.

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