'Ashwatthama' Amitabh Bachchan Meets Fans After Kalki 2898 AD Emerges As Blockbuster

Amitabh Bachchan is basking in the success of his latest outing Kalki 2898 AD. The film, directed by Nag Ashwin, blends science fiction elements with the Indian mythological epic Mahabharata. Apart from the Bollywood legend, the film also stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani and Kamal Haasan. Bachchan is being particularly praised for his performance in the magnum opus. Amid the same, the actor has continued his tradition of greeting his fans on Sunday. 

Amitabh Bachchan greets his fans at Jalsa

On June 30, just like all other Sundays, Amitabh Bachchan greeted his fans at his residence Jalsa. The actor appeared in front of his fans to greet them with folded hands. The 81-year-old star donned his classic all-white pyjama-kurta set teamed with a graphic jacket. 

Several fans of the actors gathered outside his house to catch a glimpse of him and take a selfie with him. This particular meet comes after Amitabh’s spectacular performance in Kalki 2898 AD. Amitabh met with his fans in his traditional fashion, barefoot. 

Nagarjuna calls Amitabh Bachchan ‘original mass hero’ after Kalki 2898 AD 

Veteran star Nagarjuna Akkineni has heaped praise on Kalki 2898 AD and called megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who plays the role of Ashwatthama in the film, the “original mass hero.” Nagarjuna took to X and praised filmmaker Nag Ashwin for blending “fiction with mythology and history so effortlessly.” He added, “Congratulations to the team of Super duper #Kalki2898AD!! Naagi, you took us to another time and another place. entwining fiction with mythology and history so effortlessly!!”

The actor then praised Amitabh, writing: “Amith Ji, the original mass hero... Sir, you are on fire.” Nagarjuna also expressed his desire to see more of superstar Kamal Haasan, who plays the role of Supreme Yaskin, the proclaimed god of the Complex, and mentioned his anticipation for the second instalment. “Can’t wait to see Kamalji in the sequel... did not get enough of him! Prabhas, you did it all over again!!” Regarding Deepika Padukone and the rest of the cast, he wrote: “Deepika ji, you look so ethereal and convincing as the divine mother!! And the rest of the team. Ashwini Dutt Garu, dear Sweety, and Swapna, God bless you! Indian cinema has done it again!!”
(With inputs from IANS)