Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD has encountered a significant legal challenge. Acharya Pramod Krishnam, a prominent religious figure and former politician, has filed a legal notice against the film's creators, alleging that the movie distorts Hindu religious texts and disrespectfully portrays Hindu deities. While the film, directed by Nag Ashwin, has achieved remarkable box office success, becoming the highest-grossing film of the first half of 2024, its portrayal of Lord Kalki has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with many religious groups expressing their discontent. ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Movie Review: Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan’s Sci-Fi Film Is Far From Perfect but Impresses With Nag Ashwin’s World-Building (LatestLY Exclusive).

Supreme Court advocate Ujjawal Anand Sharma, representing Acharya Krishnam, has issued a legal notice condemning the filmmakers for altering the portrayal of Lord Kalki in their movie. The notice asserts that the film deviates from the depiction of Lord Kalki as described in Hindu Puranic Scriptures, which is deemed disrespectful and inaccurate. It emphasises that such alterations undermine the sanctity of texts revered by millions and calls for corrective action to uphold the integrity of religious representations in media. ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Review: Critics Praise the ‘Unique Storyline’ and ‘Strong Performances’ of Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan in Nag Ashwin’s Sci-Fi Film.

Acharya Pramod Krishnam on His Legal Notice to ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Makers

For those unfamiliar, according to scriptures, Lord Kalki is considered the tenth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The film Kalki 2898 AD loosely interprets the narrative of his anticipated arrival. Acharya Pramod has accused the filmmakers of distorting the concept of Lord Kalki, citing verses from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita in the legal notice to highlight their alleged error.

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Apart from Prabhas, Kalki AD 2898 also stars Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan in lead roles.

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