Director Nag Ashwin recently shared an intriguing insight into the making of "Kalki 2898 AD", revealing his favourite scene from the film. The moment in question occurs at the interval, featuring Deepika Padukone's character SU-M80 walking through a fiery tunnel.
Ashwin recounted the hectic circumstances surrounding the shoot. With three setups scheduled and Deepika needing to catch a flight, the team was working against the clock. However, it was in this rush that magic happened.
The director described the instant he knew they had captured something special. As he watched the footage on the monitor, seeing Deepika striding through the flame-filled tunnel, Ashwin felt a surge of excitement. Despite the hurried atmosphere, or perhaps because of it, they had created a truly memorable cinematic moment.
This anecdote highlights how some of the most impactful scenes in films can arise from unexpected circumstances. It also underscores the importance of recognizing those fleeting instances of brilliance amid the chaos of a film set.
Now, the burning question is: Will this intense interval scene live up to the hype and become one of the most talked-about moments in recent Indian cinema?
