- Hollywood concept artists Oliver Beck and Sung Choi accuse “Kalki 2898 AD” of plagiarism.
- Beck claims the film’s visuals closely resemble his work for “Star Trek: Prodigy.”
- Legal action is uncertain due to the lack of direct copying.
Hollywood concept artists Oliver Beck and Sung Choi have accused the makers of the upcoming film “Kalki 2898 AD” of plagiarism. Beck, who was initially approached to collaborate on the film, claims that the trailer features visuals strikingly similar to his previous works, particularly in terms of color palettes and shapes.
Beck explained that while the plagiarism might not be immediately obvious to the general public, fellow artists can clearly see the references to his work. He highlighted that pursuing legal action would be challenging since the alleged copying is not direct but involves significant similarities.
Plagiarism Controversy Surrounds ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Ahead of Release
The futuristic film “Kalki 2898 AD,” directed by Nag Ashwin, is embroiled in controversy just days before its release. Hollywood concept artist Oliver Beck has accused the film’s makers of plagiarizing his work. Beck claims that after initial talks to collaborate on the film fell through, he was surprised to see scenes in the trailer that closely mirrored his designs for “Star Trek: Prodigy.” He took to social media to voice his concerns, pointing out specific instances of alleged copying.
Beck’s allegations focus on the use of similar color palettes and shapes in the film’s visuals, which he argues are too coincidental given that the film’s makers were familiar with his portfolio. This controversy has ignited discussions in the artist community, with many supporting Beck’s claims. Beck noted that his fellow artists immediately recognized the references to his work, even if the general public might not see it at first glance.
Despite the seriousness of the allegations, Beck admitted that pursuing legal action might be difficult. He explained that legal recourse typically requires clear evidence of direct copying, which is not the case here. Instead, the similarities are more about artistic inspiration and stylistic choices. This distinction makes it challenging to prove plagiarism in court, although it has undoubtedly brought unwanted attention to the film.
The film “Kalki 2898 AD,” produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, features a star-studded cast including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan. Set to release in multiple languages, the film has generated significant buzz. However, these plagiarism accusations threaten to overshadow its release and could potentially impact its box office performance. The producers have yet to respond to Beck’s claims, leaving the controversy unresolved as the release date approaches.
As “Kalki 2898 AD” nears its release, the plagiarism accusations add an unexpected twist to its promotion. Whether or not legal action ensues, the controversy highlights the complexities of artistic inspiration and intellectual property in the creative industry.
“Sad to see that some of the work I did for Star Trek: Prodigy got stolen by Vyjayanthi movies in their trailer.”
– Oliver Beck on social media.
