Is 'Kalki 2898 AD' a copy of Hollywood? Artist shared pictures of similar scenes and accused of plagiarism
Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone starrer science-fiction film 'Kalki 2898 AD' is the most awaited film of the year 2024. The film directed by Nag Ashwin seemed to be surrounded by controversies even before its release. Actually, a Hollywood artist has accused it of plagiarism. Everyone is shocked after reading this. After all, this allegation on a mega-budget film like 600 crores can create trouble. Let us tell you who has made what allegations and after all.
The name of the Hollywood artist who has accused 'Kalki 2898 AD' of plagiarism is Oliver Beck. He has made this claim by sharing two photos on Twitter. He said, 'It is sad to see that the work I had done for the film 'Star Trek: Prodigy' was stolen by Vaijayanti Films (production house) in their trailer. This is the matte painting that I made for 'Star Trek' under the direction of Ben Hibon and Alessandro Tani and the exact same painting is seen in this trailer.'
Apart from this, Oliver Beck also shared another photo. Where he has alleged that the 'Kalki' makers have also stolen the art of famous Hollywood artist Sung Choi. However, till now the reaction of ' Kalki 2898 AD'
makers have not come on all these allegations.
Will he take legal action?
Oliver Beck answered the question of taking legal action on theft in an interview given to 'Indian Express'. He also admitted that he had not committed this theft directly. But it is very similar to his work. Which he will not be able to challenge in the court. In such a situation, it may be very difficult for him to take legal action.
He further said
, 'When you are not an artist, you may not be able to recognize this kind of theft. But when I and all my artist friends talked about this, they also agreed that my work had been stolen in 'Kalki 2898 AD'.
Sad to see that some of the work I did for Star Trek: Prodigy got stolen by Vyjayanthi movies in their trailer: https://t.co/KWrFKJkksn
This is the matte painting I did for Star Trek under the direction of Ben Hibon and Alessandro Taini and then as it appears in the trailer. pic.twitter.com/CYFP008Rd7
— Oliver Beck (@OliverBeckArt) June 13, 2024
'Kalki 2898 AD' cast and release date
The film stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani in lead roles. The film is directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vaijayanti Movies. 'Kalki 2898 AD' is releasing in theatres on June 27.