Soon after the release of Kalki 2898 AD on OTT, fans expressed their displeasure over the cuts from the Prabhas starrer.

Prabhas' epic blockbuster, Kalki 2898 ADWhich stormed the theaters on June 27, 2024, has now landed on OTT platforms in multiple languages. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. Fans quickly noticed that the OTT version was less than 5 minutes long, with a runtime of 2 hours and 55 minutes compared to the original theatrical release, which ran for just over 3 hours. Die-hard fans of the film took to social media to express their dismay, several scenes of Prabhas, as well as some memorable moments that hit the theaters, were cut from the OTT version.

Curious about what made the cut? Here's a breakdown:

1. Prabhas' elaborate introduction scene was trimmed to create a more streamlined experience.
2. A segment where an old woman and the villain refer to Prabhas as “kappa” (frog) have been removed along with the related scenes.
3. The fight sequence after Prabhas' introduction, where he fights two heavy men, was shortened.
4. In the song 'Ta Takkara', some beach scenes were cut and the entire scene with Prabhas in maroon attire after being kicked out by the colony security was deleted.
5. The interlude scene where Deepika Padukone walks through a fiery tunnel now includes new lyrics for Kalki's theme and the interlude card has been removed entirely.
6. Minor changes were also made to the dubbing for a smoother viewing experience.

Internet Reviews Kalki 2898 AD

Since its digital release, Kalki 2898 AD There have been mixed reactions. While some viewers appreciated the film's standout moments, others felt that Arshad Warsi didn't quite capture the recent criticism of Prabhas' character, Bhairav. After the film's OTT debut, discussions have started online, with many leaning towards supporting Arshad Warsi's point of view in the ongoing controversy.

Arshad Warsi recently appeared on Samdish Bhati's podcast Unfiltered by SamdishWhere he candidly shared his thoughts on the movie Kalki 2898 AD. While he praised Amitabh Bachchan's performance, Warsi criticized the film, especially the character played by Prabhas. Warsi commented, “I saw Kalki, and honestly, I didn't like it. It hurts me a lot when… Amit ji is absolutely unbelievable.” He expressed his disappointment with Prabhas' character saying, “Prabhas, I am really sad. Why was he portrayed as a clown? I was expecting a Mad Max vibe, something like Mel Gibson. What have they done? I don't understand why they make that choice.”