Teaching Note: Kalki 2898 AD: the narrative dynamics and strategic challenge Available to Purchase

Set in India in 2024, this case revolves around Nag Ashwin, the director of the mytho-futuristic film Kalki 2898 AD. The film achieved significant commercial success and cultural impact through its bold fusion of ancient Indian mythology and futuristic science fiction, drawing inspiration from the Mahabharata and the Kalki Purana. While widely praised for its visual scale and ambition, the film received mixed reactions regarding its narrative complexity and accessibility for international audiences. As pre-production for Part Two begins, Ashwin faces a strategic dilemma: how to maintain the cultural and symbolic richness that defined the original while ensuring...