The filmmaker discussed when to expect Part 2 and how he hopesKalki 2898 ADwill affect Indian cinema worldwide.
So now, we just kick back.
A lot of people in America are not familiar with the stars of India.
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Can you explain the cast that you put together and who they are in India?
I was lucky enough to seeRRRhere, and everyone cheered and went bananas.
ASHWIN: It is for sure, and I think whatRRRdid really opened the doors for movies like ours.
A modern-day avatar of Vishnu, a Hindu god, who is believed to have descended to earth to protect the world from evil forces.
One of the things about this film is that it ends on a cliffhanger.
Is your grand plan for two movies, or is it for three movies?
ASHWIN: This story is for two.
This film is for two.
But the scope of this world and everything in it has scope for more films.
ASHWIN: It is for sure.
Because I want to see the sequel tomorrow.
ASHWIN: The first one took about four and a half years, I’d say.
This one will be a lot shorter, for sure.
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So, I mean, what could I tell myself?
I don’t know because you’re going into the unknown.
But I guess I’ll tell myself, “Know where you come from.”
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I’m fascinated by the editing process because that’s where it all comes together.
What were the big surprises when you got in the editing room?
So that takes time.
The film is India’s first big-budget sci-fi epic.
I don’t know how it is in India, but in America, they like two-hour movies.
At 2:30 it is a long movie.
I will personally watch whatever the length of the movie is, as long as it’s good.
You made a good movie, and I’m curious if you have a much longer version.
ASHWIN: Not so much.
I’d say there’s probably an extra 10 minutes or so we edited out.
When you were in the editing room, did you have any friends and family see it?
And what notes did they tell you?
ASHWIN: The producers are family for us.
We went back and forth along with our editing and all these guys.
So yeah, I mean, that’s how I get it out.
ASHWIN: It’s amazing.
I would love to just be a fan on the other side, also.
It feels great to be able to watch the film with the actors.
Talk a little bit about how you shot the movie because it’s a little bit unconventional.
ASHWIN: Because all the actors were really busy and none of their schedules usually match.
It was also because of that.
Also, there was so much action that was happening, so you couldn’t coordinate with somebody else.
So it was that kind of a situation.
One of the things about VFX is that it costs a lot of money.
What shot or sequence would the audience think doesn’t cost that much, but it’s surprisingly expensive?
ASHWIN: Most of the VFX are expensive humans are expensive.
Any sort of effects, like explosions and things, are very expensive.
ASHWIN: I think most people have found most of the Easter eggs.
They’re not really Easter eggs; they’re just callbacks.
So it’s like a pattern small things.
But now you haveKalki, so.
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