Kalki 2898 AD, a sci-fi epic starring Prabhas, has crossed the Rs 1000 crore mark at the box office, marking a mammoth success for director Nag Ashwin. However, a celebratory post by Ashwin sparked controversy on social media.
Ashwin shared a poster of Prabhas in his now-deleted Instagram story and captioned it, highlighting that Kalki 2898 AD achieved this feat “without blood, gore, obscenity, provocative or exploitative content.”
Many fans interpreted it as a dig at director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Ranbir Kapoor’’s film Animal, known for its grittier themes.
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Netizens Feel Nag Ashwin’s Post Criticised Animal
The internet quickly got divided with different opinions on the post. Some saw Ashwin’s post as simply celebrating Kalki‘s success based on its own merits—a family-friendly film that doesn’t rely on shock value.
Others viewed it as a direct criticism of Vanga & his film Animal, particularly noting the massive budget of Kalki compared to the more modest resources of Animal, which relies primarily on the star power of Ranbir Kapoor.
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Vanga’s supporters came out in defence of Animal, criticising Ashwin for “misrepresenting” their film. They highlighted Vanga’s achievement with limited resources, emphasising that he didn’t resort to “mythology character misrepresentation” or inflated numbers. Some even suggested that this online clash would inspire Vanga to surpass Kalki with his next film, Spirit.
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Interestingly, amidst the online tension, fans of Prabhas remained largely unfazed. They continued to show enthusiasm for his upcoming projects, injecting humour into discussions and joking about the perpetual competition between directors.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga & Nag Ashwin’s Cordial Relationship
Despite the apparent rivalry online, both Ashwin and Vanga appear to be on good terms. Prior to Kalki‘s release, Vanga publicly praised the film’s trailer and expressed excitement, claiming to have watched it three times. He even mentioned to Nag Ashwin that it’s “party time.”
Talking about their professional front, Nag Ashwin is expected to work on the next part of Kalki after this. On the other hand, Sandeep Reddy Vanga is all set to shoot Spirit with Prabhas and will move to Animal Park next.
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