Mahesh Babu praises Kalki 2898 AD, says “blew my mind away; calls Deepika Padukone 'amazing as always'

Mahesh Babu praises Kalki 2898AD sying it “blew my mind away” and also, calls Deepika Padukone “amazing as always”.

Kalki 2898 AD is unstoppable at both the Indian and global box office. The movie, which is inspired by the epic Hindu mythology - Mahabharat - is raging towards the magical milestone. After its second weekend at the global box office, the movie minted over Rs 900 crore. Deepika Padukone, who is currently basking in massive appreciation for her role in the historic hit ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, has now earned the admiration of Mahesh Babu, joining the chorus of many others from across industries. Mahesh Babu praises Kalki 2898AD sying it “blew my mind away” and also, calls Deepika Padukone “amazing as always”.

@SrBachchan sir your towering screen presence is unmatched!!@ikamalhaasan sir every character you portray is uniquely yours! #Prabhas you have carried yet another magnum opus with ease. @deepikapadukone…amazing as always.

— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) July 8, 2024

While Deepika is being hailed as the ‘soul of the film’, it is one particular scene of the film that has become iconic—the fire scene. This moment, which has rapidly gone viral, features Deepika walking through fire, showcasing her character’s resilience and strength in a manner that has left audiences in awe.

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Many have taken to social media to hail her as the new “Khaleesi” and “the best thing about the film.” In fact director Nag Ashwin himself refers to the scene as ‘his favourite’ and in a recent interview he gave us the reasons for it. Noy just Mahesh Babu but as Kalki 2898 AD dropped, Deepika’s performance was praised by many other stars namely, Nagarjuna, Allu Arjun, her Jawan Director Atlee, and many others. ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ marks yet another milestone in Deepika’s illustrious career, making this her fourth consecutive success following the blockbusters ‘Pathan’, ‘Jawan’, and ‘Fighter’.