Dharmayoddha Kalki (Book 1) Avatar of Vishnu (Tamil)

I picked up a book after a long time, and I must say I was lucky to get my hands on the Kalki series. It is a fast-paced mythological fiction with many twists and turns. If you are a fan of mythological reading, this series is definitely worth trying. In the beginning, you may feel like you are reading something inspired by Amish Tripathi’s work or certain web series, but the author himself openly confesses that he has drawn inspiration from many such sources. The author has beautifully combined various scriptures and numerous characters into this imaginative story — including elements from the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and many more. At one point, I felt that almost every deity name I knew was present in the series, including all the avatars of Vishnu and many others. The characters I enjoyed the most were Shuko and Devdutta. I could vividly imagine how a white stallion could look both fierce and handsome at the same time. Durukti is my favourite character, maybe because she is the perfect blend of beauty and brains (I don’t want to give any spoilers). The only thing that bothered me initially was remembering the names of the many characters, especially the kings of different tribes. This often made me go back and reread sections. To overcome this, I started writing down the names as they were introduced. This might happen if you’re a slow reader or don’t get long, uninterrupted reading time like me. For an avid reader, this fast-paced and gripping trilogy can be finished in just a couple of days. I completed the third book in only five hours. Overall, it is definitely worth reading, and I would love to read many more books from this author.

Kalki by Kevin Missal is an mythological fiction, nothing is do with original kalki nor ramayanam/mahabharatham. The story is based on the sayings from Lord Govind, avatar of vishnu “Whenever there is a decline in righteousness and an upsurge in unrighteousness, at that time, I take birth again.” Before the kaliyug getting started the adharm was getting its way higher. Its the time for Lord Vishnu, Gods of gods take his avatar to downfall the adharm and bringing back peace and dharm. Lord Kali is a leader of a clan which is known for its evilness, clan consists of Pisacha, Asur, Rakshahsa, Nagas. This clan have recently captured the Keekatpur. And still trying to establish their empire but due to the illness of their leader kali stayed back in keekatpur, his Drukuti decides to search for soma stones which can cure anything. In mean parallel at the village of shambala situated on the outskirts of keekatpur capital of Indragargh where the Vishnu's 10th incarnate to takes place. One day when Vishnuyath hari's pregnant wife get sick and it can't get curable vishnuyath hear from oldagers that it is curable with the help of soma stones only gettable in the mountains of shambala. He gives soma's to her wife it get the sickness cured and she delivers the baby where they naming the boy as Kalki hari. The boy growing up normal but not as his age kids. He is more stronger, active and smart. When this boy grown up his father vishnuyath hari is kidnapped by Mleechas, tribals in the mountains. During the time of trying to rescue his father he meeting kripacharya, an chiranjeevi who is living from the period of previous avatar and taken part in the Mahayudh. But he can't able to rescue his father but he comes to know his purpose towards this avatar. When the adharm kali and dharm kalki meets each other battle of shambala occurs, good and evil faces each other before that kali gets betrayed by his own troops and kalvi gets training from acharya Kripa. Battle of Shambala and Rise of kali is two major parts. Language is so simple in the way of understanding by all. Also I can see the influence of bahubali, Meluha trilogy by Amish Tripathi. But its more interesting and adventurous more fantasy oriented then history. I can see the writer's concern towards culture and rituals of Manavs an good sign. Also author has created his own world of imagination beautifully with timeline and map. Characters and places where also easily gettable without any complications. Overall, Kalvi by Kevin Missal is an good book to read for all GOT, Lord of rings, Bahubali sort of lovers. I liked the editing which is flawless and narration of author he carried out the 470 pages without boring and irritating.

From the first look itself, The Kalki Trilogy (Set of 3 Books) feels special. I received all 3 books in Tamil – Avatar of Vishnu, Eye of Brahma, and Sword of Shiva. I was very excited because I noticed that some people got only 2 books in Tamil, but I got the full set correctly. The story is gripping and keeps you interested throughout. The writing style and mythological concept are very engaging. The packaging was good and the books arrived in neat condition. Overall, this set is worth the price and offers great value for money. Best choice at this price range for Tamil readers who enjoy mythology-based stories. Highly satisfied with the purchase.

Loved the trilogy!

Few thing like bhabhubali as it is . Disappointed when I started reading first 2 chapters

The storyline was not very appealing for me. I expected a book about Kalki to punch more powerful narrative. The creativity of the author also seemed very linear and predictable nothing to engage me. Towards the end I wanted to just wanted to get it done with because I had started it.