Kalki 2898 AD Director Nag Ashwin: The countdown to the release of Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan’s much awaited film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has begun. This film will be released worldwide on June 27. Everyone has high expectations from the film.
All the stars are also expecting a lot from the film. Especially Prabhas. Prabhas is looking for a big hit. Because after Bahubali, he has not had any blockbuster film and Nag Ashwin has taken the responsibility on his shoulders. Let’s know who Nag Ashwin is. What special has he done in the film world.
Who is Nag Ashwin?
Nag Ashwin is the director of Prabhas and Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film Kalki 2898 AD. He is a well-known name in the South Indian film industry. Nag Ashwin has the biggest responsibility of making the film ‘Kalki’ a hit. Its budget is Rs 600 crore. There are only a few films in India that have been made on such a huge budget.
both parents are doctors
Both parents are doctors and the son became a director. Nag Ashwin was born in Hyderabad to Jayaram and Jayanti Reddy. Both of Nag’s parents are doctors. The director also has a sister named Nikhila Reddy. Nag did his schooling from Hyderabad Public School. He completed his graduation in Mass Communication from MIC, Manipal.
Studied directing in America
After graduating in mass communication, Nag Ashwin moved to America. He learned the nuances of direction by doing a film direction course at the New York Film Academy. After this, he came to India and directed his first film Yevade Subramanyam. However, this film, which came in 2015, did not do well. Before this, Nag had worked as an assistant director in the films ‘Nenu Meeku Telusa’, ‘Leader’ and ‘Life is Beautiful’.
Made a blast with the second film
After the first film did not get a good response, Nag’s second film did wonders. The second film directed by him was Mahanati. This film, which came in the year 2018, starred Kriti Suresh, Samantha and Dulquer Salman. Made on a budget of Rs 25 crore, this film was a hit. It earned Rs 90 crore at the box office.
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is Nag Ashwin’s third film
Nag Ashwin, who started his career as a director 9 years ago, has been able to make only two films so far. Now Nag Ashwin is in the news for his third film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. He has a huge responsibility on him. It remains to be seen how many records his science fiction film, made on a huge budget of Rs 600 crore, makes and breaks at the box office.