Even the fans who think that Prabhas-starrer Kalki 2898 AD didn't live up to their expectations have lauded the presentation of Mahabharata in the first half of the film. After watching the Nag Arjuna directorial, the Karna vs Arjuna has kickstarted again on Twitter, and here's what people are saying!
The rivalry between Karna and Arjuna is one of the central and most compelling aspects of the Mahabharat, an ancient Indian epic. Both characters are complex and embody different virtues, making their conflict multi-dimensional. Here's what people think of Karna VS Arjuna debate after watching Kalki 2898 AD.
"So I was watching Kalki 2898 AD movie. I was shocked to see that makers glorified Karna & showed Arjun inferior. Did they even try to know a little about Karna & Arjun from the original Mahabharata book before making this movie??? In Mahabharata book, Arjun is the greatest warrior," one of the X users wrote on the platform.
Another one said, "To people who really think showing Karna in a huge role is a bad thing and we should not glorify him.He fought against Arjun (son of Indra and PARTIAL INCARNATION OF LORD VISHNU) with Krishna on his side while Hanuman Ji was protecting him." A third user commented, "My timeline after #Kalki2898AD release-Arjun >> Karna".
Another user added, "Arjun - Karna. Karna had a disturbed childhood, too many curses, and no family.That is the difference between Arjuna and Karna. Both are equal in talent but not at War. Arjuna got friends with benefits at War."
Karna, the son of Surya, the son god, was born to Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas before marriage. Abandoned at birth, he was raised by a charioteer, leading to his lifelong struggle with identity and acceptance. Known for his unwavering loyalty to Duryodhana, he was a skilled archer blessed with the divine Vasava Astra and invincible armour. He had the power to change his fate.
Krishna, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu who wielded the Sudarshana Chakra and was known for his superior strategic skills.
Karna,the third Pandava, was born to Kunti and Pandu, with Indra, the king of gods, as his divine father. He faced several defeats including the one by Duryodhana in his quest for the throne and multiple losses to Satyaki during the Mahabharata. Ultimately he met his match, the fierce warrior Arjuna.
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The battle between Karana and Arjuna is a divine battle of origins and sheer skills. Karna's power came from divine blessings while Arjuna's greatness was supported by his friendship with Krishna. The final battle between Karna and Arjuna was a turning point, with Arjuna ultimately emerging victorious, aided by Krishna's divine guidance. There's no consensus on who among them was the mightier warrier. The iconic duo between Arjuna, the master of bow and arrow and Karna, the skilled Spier wielder is legendary.
In Kalki 2898 AD, Prabhas aka Bhairava's true identity unveiled as Karna, while Vijay Deverankonda plays the role of Arjuna.
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