Mumbai, September 28, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Filmmaker Nag Ashwin believes the growing accessibility of technology could create new possibilities for Indian cinema by allowing filmmakers to pair ambitious visual storytelling with stories and philosophies rooted in India’s cultural traditions.
Ashwin, whose 2024 film Kalki 2898 AD won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Special Effects at the 72nd National Film Awards, said technology could help filmmakers bring more distinctive Indian narratives to the screen.
“Yes, absolutely. I think the combination of technology with stories and philosophies that are uniquely ours can open up a lot of possibilities for Indian cinema,” Ashwin said.
He added that as filmmaking technology becomes more accessible, it could also give a wider range of creators the means to experiment and present their own perspectives.
“And the more accessible this technology gets, the more diverse and original voices can be empowered. It can allow more people to experiment and tell their stories in their own way, while still having the technology to realise those worlds on screen,” he said.
Kalki 2898 AD is a Telugu-language epic mythological science-fiction film set in a dystopian future in 2898 AD. Inspired by Hindu scriptures, it stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Shobana and Disha Patani.
The film, set primarily in Kashi, follows a group attempting to protect SUM-80, a laboratory subject whose unborn child is believed to be Kalki, the final incarnation of Vishnu. It is the first instalment in the planned Kalki Cinematic Universe.
Ashwin began his career as an assistant director to filmmaker Sekhar Kammula before making his directorial debut with the 2015 coming-of-age film Yevade Subramanyam. He earned widespread acclaim with Mahanati (2018), a biographical film on legendary actress Savitri.
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