Nag Ashwin’s “Kalki 2898 Ad” has garnered significant attention, not only for its impressive cast—featuring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan—but also for its rich visual and thematic elements. Released on June 27, the film has sparked numerous discussions online, especially regarding its influences and standout scenes.

One scene, in particular, has resonated with many viewers. Deepika Padukone’s character, Sum-80, aka Sumathi, who is pregnant, walks through fire in a desperate bid to escape. This imagery has led to intriguing comparisons with Daenerys Targaryen, aka Khaleesi, from “Game of Thrones.” In the iconic scene from the episode “Fire and Blood,” Daenerys walks into a fire with her dragon eggs and emerges unscathed. Fans quickly drew parallels, with some even dubbing Deepika as “Khaleesi.”

One fan shared a poster of Deepika on X (formerly Twitter), humorously titling it, “Deepika Targaryen: The First of Her Name, the Unburnt,...