Indian cinema has reached new heights of global recognition as ‘Project K‘ achieved a momentous milestone by becoming the first Indian movie to be showcased at the prestigious Hall H of Comic-Con.
This historic event marks a significant moment for Indian cinema, propelling it onto the world stage alongside Hollywood’s biggest productions from Marvel, Warner Bros./DC, and Legendary’s monster pictures.
Project K takes on Hall H for the first time! The stars and directors of India’s biggest budget science fiction film gave attendees a first look!
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The atmosphere in Hall H was nothing short of electrifying as the panel for ‘Project K‘ commenced. The crowd erupted in joyous chants and screams as a star-studded lineup of Indian superstars made their entrances.
The presence of icons like Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and Amitabh Bachchan (via Zoom), along with veteran Bollywood producer C. Aswani Dutt, evoked a frenzy reminiscent of Beatlemania.
Indian Cinema Embraces Global Fandom
The Indian film industry has long been admired for its passionate audience, and now, it finds itself on the center stage of global fandom. Rana Daggubati, another Indian actor and producer, who acted as an unofficial moderator for the panel, expressed the significance of being at Comic-Con.
He proclaimed,
“Indian cinema is on the world stage, and we understand what global fandom means. But now, we need to be in the middle of fandom, and Comic-Con is the perfect platform for that!”
The proceedings began with a grand display of Indian culture as drummers in traditional Indian attire introduced the event. Accompanied by women holding candles, they performed a ceremonial dance that set the tone for the spectacle that followed.
‘Project K’: A Fusion of Indian Mythology and Sci-Fi
This is part of the intro to the panel for Project K, the very first Indian movie to hit Hall H and Comic Con. pic.twitter.com/CV7qlozb14
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The much-anticipated ‘Project K,’ also known as ‘Kalki 2898-AD,’ promises to be a groundbreaking sci-fi epic that seamlessly blends Indian mythology with the futuristic allure of Star Wars.
Director Nag Ashwin revealed that the film has been a labor of love, taking four years to prepare and an additional two years to film. The audience can look forward to its release in 2024.
According to Nag Ashwin, ‘Project K’ represents a new and exciting genre in Indian cinema. He shared,
“It’s still an Indian film at heart, with elements of Indian mythology and our rich culture. As a filmmaker from South India, being a Telugu and an Indian, and a fan of Star Wars, all that love finds its way into this film. It’s truly a new and unique cinematic experience.”
For the filmmakers and everyone involved, the journey to Comic-Con’s Hall H has been a dream come true. Swapna Dutt, the daughter of producer C. Aswani Dutt, expressed her joy, saying,
“It’s a very proud moment for us. Bringing Indian cinema to Comic-Con is just incredible. We have come a long way from Telugu cinema to southern cinema and now Indian cinema.”
In conclusion, the momentous appearance of ‘Project K’ at Comic-Con’s Hall H is a testament to the growing influence and recognition of Indian cinema on the global stage.
The fusion of Indian mythology with sci-fi in ‘Project K’ showcases the diversity and creativity of the Indian film industry. As the film gears up for its release in 2024, it leaves fans and enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the new era it is poised to usher in for Indian cinema.
Via THR
