In a spectacular display of box office dominance, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has stormed theatres worldwide, grossing a staggering Rs 500 crore in its opening weekend. Directed by Nag Ashwin and featuring Prabhas in a leading role, the sci-fi epic has garnered widespread acclaim and set multiple records since its release on June 27.
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The film’s success extends beyond Indian shores, as it emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film in its opening weekend in North America, raking in $10.5 million (approximately Rs 87 crore). Director Nag Ashwin expressed gratitude to the audience in the USA for their overwhelming response, contributing to the film’s record-breaking numbers.
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‘Kalki 2898 AD’ continued its triumphant run with a monumental Sunday, June 30, where it amassed Rs 85 crore nett in India alone. The Telugu version led the charge with Rs 36.8 crore, while the Hindi version soared with Rs 39 crore in a single day.
As of now, the total collection of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ in India stands at Rs 302.4 crore nett over four days. The Telugu version notably recorded an impressive occupancy rate of 84.24% on June 30, underscoring its massive popularity among audiences.
Directed by Nag Ashwin, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ blends science fiction with Indian mythology, featuring a stellar cast including Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Shobhana, Pasupathy, Saswata Chatterjee, Anna Ben, Disha Patani, and Brahmanandam in pivotal roles.
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โ Vyjayanthi Movies (@VyjayanthiFilms) June 30, 2024
Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies on a lavish budget of Rs 600 crore, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is poised to continue its record-breaking spree, with trade experts forecasting it to cross Rs 800 crore in lifetime earnings. The film’s success marks a significant milestone in Indian cinema, setting new benchmarks in the sci-fi genre.