Deepika Padukone reacted strongly to director Jawan Atlee’s review.

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Deepika Padukone AtleeDeepika Padukone thanks Atlee for lauding Kalki 2898 AD. (Pic: Deepika, Atlee/Instagram)

Deepika Padukone took to Instagram to thank filmmaker Atlee for praising her new film, Kalki 2898 AD. Deepika and Atlee previously worked together on Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster Jawan.

Joining fans and critics, Atlee raved about Kalki 2898 AD and filmmaker Nag Ashwin’s vision. He shared his thoughts on Instagram Stories, writing. “Kalki was absolutely blown away by Ashwin’s incredible filmmaking and the high quality of the film. Hats off to you, brother! And a big shoutout to producer Swapna Dutt for the amazing production value. This film is truly stunning in every aspect.”

Lauding Deepika and other cast members, he wrote, “Prabhas sir, your performance was amazing. Deepika Padukone ma’am, I am your biggest fan, your work was so good. Amitabh Bachchan sir, you were at a god level in this film! Mass!… Kudos to the entire team. Best entertainment with great visual treat is Kalki,” he added. Deepika Padukone re-shared his story on her Instagram and wrote, “Thank you, sir!”

Deepika Padukone thanks Atlee for lauding Kalki 2898 A Deepika Padukone thanks Atlee for lauding Kalki 2898 AD. (Pic: Deepika/Instagram)In Kalki 2898 AD, Deepika portrays Sum-80, also known as Sumathi, who bears a miraculous child, who will end the Kali Yuga and usher in a new era. Kamal Haasan’s character, Supreme Yaskin, seeks to kill the child, while Amitabh Bachchan’s Ashwatthama is entrusted with protecting the unborn child.

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Deepika played an extended cameo in Atlee’s Jawan. The Shah Rukh Khan-starrer achieved massive box office success, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2023. However, Kalki 2898 AD is now surpassing Jawan in box office performance. The film had a record-breaking opening weekend, grossing Rs 555 crore worldwide. This achievement has surpassed the previous record of Rs 520.79 crore held by Jawan, making Kalki 2898 AD the highest weekend earner ever.