Kalki 2898 AD Director REACTS As Arshad Warsi Calls Prabhas 'Joker': 'Should Have Chosen Better Words'

Kalki AD 2898 director Nag Ashwin has finally reacted to Arshad Warsi calling Prabhs ‘joker’. Recently, a fan shared a clip from the sci-fi film on X (formerly known as Twitter) which featured Prabhas and wrote, “This one scene (greater than symbols) >>>> whole Bollywood… Kalki 2898 AD… Prabhas.”

The post grabbed Nag Ashwin’s attention who reacted to it and talked about Arshad Warsi’s comment. The director mentioned that the Jolly LLB actor should have chosen his words “better” and added that he will send Buji toys for Warsi’s children.

“Let’s not go backwards… no more north-south or bolly vs tolly (Bollywood vs Tollywood)… eyes on the bigger picture… united Indian film industry… Arshad saab (sir) should have chosen his words better… but it’s ok… sending Buji toys for his kids… I will work hard so tweets… that Prabhas was the best ever in K2 (flexed biceps emoji),” he wrote.

Previously, Saswata Chatterjee, who played the role of Commander Manas in Kalki 2898 AD, also reacted to Warsi’s comment and called Prabhas the best choice for the movie.

“I don’t want to say anything about him (Arshad), that’s his opinion, not mine. As a matter of fact, Prabhas looks like a larger-than-life man. His screen presence is extraordinary. He was the best choice for this role. He is absolutely amazing in the film,” Chatterjee told India Today.

Several other celebrities including Telugu actor Nani and director Ajay Bhupathi also expressed their outrage over Warsi’s comments.

Arshad Warsi appeared on ‘Unfiltered by Samdish’ last week when he talked about Kalki 2898 AD. Arshad said that he loved Amitabh Bachchan’s performance as Ashwatthama in the Nag Ashwin directorial but was not impressed by Prabhas’ look. “I watched Kalki 2898 AD which I didn’t like. Mujhe bahut takleef hoti hai jab… Amit ji was unbelievable! I cannot understand that man. I swear, jitna power unmein hai, thoda sa mil jaaye toh life ban jaaye. He’s unreal,” the Jolly LLB actor said.

“Prabhas, I am really sad but, why was he like a joker? Why? I want to see a Mad Max yaar, I want to see Mel Gibson over there. Tumne usko kya bana diya yaar. Kyun karte hai aisa mujhe nahi samaj mein aata hai (What have you made it. Why do filmmakers do this, I will never understand),” he added.