Nag Ashwin Urges People to Read Mahabharata

With work on the Kalki sequel progressing, the spotlight has once again shifted to Karna’s character(played by Prabhas) and the way it was presented in the climax. While many appreciated the interpretation, others continue to question it.

The latest debate intensified after a social media user commented on Karna’s portrayal. Responding to it, director Nag Ashwin said he is clear about his interpretation and asked people to read the Mahabharata carefully. He also suggested referring to Vivek Debroy’s translation to better understand the character.

Nag Ashwin’s reply has once again triggered discussions among mythology enthusiasts. Many believe the complete picture will emerge only after the second part releases, as Karna’s journey is expected to play a much bigger role in the sequel.

Interestingly, there was no major debate about the Karna episode before the release of the first film. The discussions and controversies surfaced only after audiences watched the climax, and despite the criticism, the episode worked effectively for the film.

Actually, Prabhas plays warrior Karna, while Amitabh Bachchan essayed the role of Ashwatthama. Both were considered tainted characters as they fought in support of Adharma. So the sequel has more questions to answer and justify it's characters and their motives.