‘Kalki 2898 AD’, directed by Nag Ashwin, has emerged as the standout film of 2024 in India, blending elements of science fiction and Indian mythology to resonate deeply with audiences nationwide. Setting a new record for the highest footfalls of any film released this year, including ‘Fighter’ and others, it has attracted over 2 crore viewers in just six days, surpassing all expectations.
Footfalls, distinct from box office figures, represent the actual number of individuals who attended screenings, providing a clearer measure of audience engagement. According to sacnilk, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has achieved this milestone, marking a significant achievement in Indian cinema for 2024.
Starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone, the film offers a sprawling canvas that invites viewers to envision a post-apocalyptic India. With a massive budget exceeding Rs 600 crore, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has already surpassed this mark in global box office collections, grossing Rs 700 crore worldwide, as confirmed by Vyjayanthi Movies in a recent announcement.
Notably, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has also outperformed the global gross collections of ‘Fighter’, previously the highest-grossing Indian film. While ‘Fighter’, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, amassed Rs 358.89 crore globally, ‘Kalki’ has doubled that figure, solidifying its position as a blockbuster hit of 2024.
For an updated list of the top 10 highest-grossing Indian films of 2024 globally, please refer to sacnilk’s data on gross collections.
This year, ‘HanuMan’ attracted the largest audience so far, with 1.44 crore individuals attending screenings in theaters. Following closely behind, ‘Fighter’ recorded 1.17 crore admissions, while ‘Manjummel Boys’ saw 1.16 crore viewers. In contrast, ‘Kalki’ has significantly surpassed these figures and is poised to cross the Rs 1,000 crore mark in global box office earnings soon. Domestically, the film has grossed Rs 393.4 crore in seven days, with the Telugu market leading at Rs 202.8 crore.