Kalki 2898 AD on OTT: Netizens agree with Arshad Warsi for calling Prabhas a ‘joker’ in the film - 'He didn’t say anything wrong...'
Actor Arshad Warsi is getting support for his ‘joker’ remark on Prabhas in Kalki 2898 AD on social media after the film’s release on OTT
Updated : August 23, 2024 10:52 AM ISTActor Arshad Warsi is getting support for his ‘joker’ remark on Prabhas in Kalki 2898 AD on social media after the film’s release on OTT
Arshad Warsi calls Prabhas' character a joker in Kalki 2898 AD
Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi was recently trolled for his comments on South superstar Prahas’ character in Kalki 2898 AD. The actor called Prabhas a ‘joker’ in the film which drew much criticism from the South industry. Now, after Kalki 2898 AD was released on OTT, people are taking to social media to express their agreement with Arshad.
Arshad Warsi gets support on social media
Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), a section of netizens expressed their agreement with Arshad Warsi’s comment on Prabhas’ character in Kalki 2898 AD. While sharing a picture of Prabhas from the film, one user wrote, “#ArshadWarsi didn’t say anything wrong here. He didn’t like the character Prabhas was playing and one should be critical about that. Prabhas was literally a joker in #Kalki tbvh, he was having all cringy scenes in the film. #Prabhas #ArshadWarsi.”
#ArshadWarsi didn’t say anything wrong here. He didn’t like the character Prabhas was playing and one should be critical about that. Prabhas was literally a joker in #Kalki tbvh, he was having all cringy scenes in the film. #Prabhas#ArshadWarsi pic.twitter.com/rHcro6Zfoy
— naveen rana (@rananaveen44) August 22, 2024
Speaking in Arshad’s defense, a user wrote that the actor wanted to convey that an actor like Prabhas deserved better character treatment than what was offered to him. The user even added that people turn brutal even at the slightest criticism directed towards their favourite actors.
What Arshad actually tried to convey is that a star like Prabhas deserves better character treatment than what was offered in Kalki.
— Arjun (@ArjanVelli) August 22, 2024
We fanboys can be brutal with the slightest criticism of our favs but Actors like Nani should have shown more maturity #Prabhas #ArshadWarsi #Nani
The controversy was also much discussed on social media with one user mentioning that even though Prabhas is a big crowd puller, he is an average actor whose role in Kalki 2898 AD looked cringe. The user added, “Arshad warsi is 100% right..”
Calling Kalki 2898 AD an average film, another user agreed with Arshad’s opinion and wrote that Prabhas was like a joker in the film. The user even suggested that actor Allu Arjun should have done the role, instead of Prabhas.
Saw Kalki today on Netflix. The movie was average. But i agree with @ArshadWarsi sir. #prabhas was like a joker in the movie. He is the biggest disappointment in my opinion. I think @alluarjun would have done a great job.#ArshadWarsi #Nani #AlluArjun𓃵
— Binesh Jena (@iambinesh) August 22, 2024
Arshad Warsi’s controversial comments
For those unaware, Arshad Warsi in an interview with Samdish Bhatia said that he did not like Kalki 2898 AD and that Prabhas looked like a joker in the film. He said, “Prabhas, I am really sad, why was he… he was like a joker. Why? I want to see a Mad Max. I want to see Mel Gibson over there. Tumne usko kya bana dia yaar. Kyu karte ho aisa mujhe nahi samajh mein aata (What did you make of him. Why do peole do this I don’t understand).”
After his statement went viral, south actors such as Nani, Sudheer Babu and director Ajay Bhupathi came out in support of Prabhas
Kalki 2898 AD cast
Kalki 2898 AD, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Prabhas and Kamal Haasan, was released in theatres recently and became a blockbuster hit at the box office. The film is directed by Nag Ashwin.
Kalki 2898 AD (Hindi) is available for you to stream on Netflix.