Shivendra Singh
‘Kalki 2898 AD’, the highly anticipated sci-fi film directed by Nag Ashwin, has created box office history in India and globally. The film, starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, has shattered several records since its release on June 27.
On its opening day, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ grossed a massive Rs 191.5 crore worldwide, making it the third-biggest opener in Indian cinema, surpassing the likes of ‘KGF: Chapter 2’, ‘Salaar’, and ‘Jawan’. By the end of its third day, the film had already amassed over Rs 415 crore globally, and is expected to cross the Rs 500 crore mark by the end of its extended opening weekend.
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In the Hindi market, the film’s dubbed version collected Rs 105 crore in its first four-day weekend, marking Prabhas’ sixth consecutive Hindi film to cross the Rs 100 crore milestone. The film’s performance has been particularly strong in the South Indian markets, with the Telugu version contributing Rs 126.9 crore to the overall collections.
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Internationally, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has also made a significant impact, earning over Rs 298.5 crore in the first two days and ranking among the top 10 highest-grossing Indian films in the US and Canada. The film’s success has been widely celebrated, with celebrities like Rajinikanth and Rashmika Mandanna praising the team’s efforts.
The overwhelming response to ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ underscores the film’s ability to captivate audiences with its ambitious blend of science fiction and Hindu mythology. The film’s record-breaking performance is a testament to the growing demand for high-quality, large-scale Indian cinema on the global stage.
