Kalki 2898 AD Trailer Sparks Controversy Over Alleged Artwork Plagiarism
The much-awaited trailer for director Nag Ashwin’s sci-fi dystopian film “Kalki 2898 AD” was unveiled on Monday, drawing significant attention and comparisons to Hollywood hits like “Dune” and “Mad Max: Fury Road.” The star-studded film, featuring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani, is set for a theatrical release on June 27 after multiple delays.
Despite the buzz, Kalki 2898 AD has come under scrutiny due to allegations of plagiarism. South Korean concept artist Sung Choi, who has an impressive portfolio with Marvel Studios, Disney, and Warner Bros, has accused the creators of “Kalki 2898 AD” of copying his artwork. Choi posted a collage on social media, comparing his original piece, published a decade ago on ArtStation, with a scene from the film’s trailer. He commented, “Unauthorized use of the artwork is a bad practice. This makes me question doing art in this lawless environment. @Kalki2898AD @VyjayanthiFilms #kalki2898ad.”
Following Choi’s post, many online supporters have criticized Kalki 2898 AD’s production house, Vyjayanthi Films, urging Choi to take legal action.
Strangely, this isn’t the first instance where a Prabhas film has faced such allegations.
In 2023, animation studio Vaanarsena claimed that the poster for “Adipurush,” which starred Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan, was copied from their original artwork depicting Lord Shiva. They also shared a side-by-side comparison on Instagram and called for proper acknowledgment. Artist Vivek Ram from Vaanarsena also voiced his disapproval on LinkedIn.
Additionally, Lisa Ray also accused the makers of “Saaho” of plagiarizing a piece by Bengaluru-based artist Shilo Shiv Suleman for one of the film’s posters. Ray’s Instagram post showcased the similarities, sparking further discussion on the issue.
These repeated allegations highlight a significant concern regarding artistic integrity and intellectual property rights in the film industry, emphasizing the need for greater respect and recognition for original creators.
They also show actor Prabhas in a doubtful zone risking his career as he is the the main lead in all the three movies Kalki 2898 AD, Adipurush and Saaho under Plagiarism scanner. Also both Saaho and Adipurush badly tanked at box office bringing Kalki 2898 AD in a red zone.
Let’s see how this claim affects box office results for Kalki 2898 AD.
Stay tuned to Bollywood Pollywood Lifez for more updates on this developing story of Kalki 2898 AD.
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