Nag Ashwin Recalls Amitabh Bachchan Asking for Restroom Breaks During ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Shoot: ‘I Was Taken…’

Director Nag Ashwin’s monumental sci-fi extravaganza, Kalki 2898 AD, is shattering box office records and has already grossed over Rs 900 crore globally. In mere days, it’s projected to join the elite Rs 1,000 crore club. Featuring stellar performances from Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone, the film is set in a post-apocalyptic future of the year 2898 AD, drawing significant inspiration from the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. The film has garnered widespread praise for numerous elements, especially its technical brilliance. Among the cast, it is Amitabh Bachchan who has garnered the most accolades for his portrayal of Ashwatthama. His masterful execution of the stunt sequences has left audiences in awe. Nag Ashwin, revealed in a recent interview that Big B once asked for permission to use the restroom. Not only that, the veteran actor was always inquisitive.

Speaking with IndiaToday.in, Nag Ashwin shared, “He was really curious about technology. He was very curious to know how we were going to make him 8 feet tall. And, for the humongous star that he is and for the delays that we generally have on set, he was the most patient, non-intrusive person. He would just patiently come, sit in his massive amount of prosthetic, wig, and beard and not complain at all.”

He continued, “The first time I was completely taken aback and speechless was during the first schedule. I think we were shooting, and were delayed. We were trying to catch up and he came up to me and I was trying to make an excuse to him about the delay and he’s like, ‘Can I just use the restroom and come?’ I said, ‘Why are you asking me, sir, you can do whatever you want.’ So he’s just he’s just that great.”

Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan recently took to his social media handle and penned a gratitude note for the success of the film. He took to X handle and wrote, “T 5062 – the essence of KALKI resounds within and without .. and my gracious gratitude.” As soon as he shared the post, fans quickly commented. One of the fans wrote, “No one like you sir…one and only piece..” Another wrote, “No body could have portrayed ashwathama better than you.” Amitabh Bachchan’s role as Ashwathama has been getting a lot of praise.

Recently, Makeup artist Preetisheel Singh also shared Amitabh Bachchan’s epic transformation BTS photos on social media. Fans are in awe of the actor and have been praising. Taking to her Instagram handle, Preetisheel Singh shared a series of photos. Amitabh Bachchan is seen getting his makeup done and donning robes with desert tones. His look was enhanced by the use of prosthetics. She captioned the post, “Behold the transformation of @amitabhbachchan Sir into #ashwatthama: a timeless legend brought to life by a legendary actor.”

Kalki 2898 AD is expected to show a growth this weekend. With the film having no competition in the Telugu industry and facing only Karan Johar-Guneet Monga’s Kill in Hindi, it is likely that the film will lure in audiences this weekend as well.

The Nag Ashwin film heavily draws inspiration from Mahabharat. Kalki 2898 AD is set in a dystopian future and revolves around four people — a pregnant woman named Sumathi (Deepika Padukone), who is said to be carrying a child that is the 10th avatar of Vishnu; the immortal Ashwatthama (played by Amitabh Bachchan) who has been tasked to protect the unborn child; a ruthless villain named Supreme Yaskin (Kamal Haasan), who wants the child dead for he knows the child will be the end of the baddie; and Bhairava (Prabhas), a bounty hunter who would sell anyone in return of money.