In this exclusive conversation from the film’s sets with Anupama Chopra, director Nag Ashwin, and producers Priyanka Dutt and Swapna Dutt talk about all things Kalki 2898 AD. They share valuable insights on what led to making one of India’s most ambitious and expensive films. They delve deep into shooting procedures of the Prabhas and Deepika Padukone starrer, and directing the likes of Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan. They tell us what we can expect from the film and the challenges of creating a completely different world.

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00:00 - On the sets of Kalki 2898 AD
01:15 - The initial response to the trailer
02:24 - The film being inspired by Indian mythology and sci-fi stories.
07:15 - Creating a film for the younger audience
09:30 - Creating a futuristic world on set
13:56 - Directing experienced actors effectively
16:23 - Collaborative team effort in designing the movie set
20:19 - Long and intricate process of film production
22:21 - Film's ambition is three times as large as its budget
26:12 - Balancing creative and financial conversations with father and husband
28:08 - Collaborative work structure and BGM in 'Kalki 2898 AD'
31:52 - Creating a character like Buji as an AI bot
34:02 - Importance of authenticity in actor reactions
38:03 - Importance of storytelling in cinema

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