KALKI 2898 AD DAY 1 BOX OFFICE: PRABHAS' FILM EMERGES AS THIRD BIGGEST INDIAN OPENER, OUTSHINES BOLLYWOOD

Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Collection Day 1: Starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan, the film has made history at the box office, becoming the third biggest opener in Indian cinema. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the dystopian sci-fi spectacle is eyeing 100 crore on its opening day in India. According to early estimates by Sacnilk.com, Kalki 2898 AD collected a massive Rs 190 crore-plus on day 1, worldwide. However, RRR still holds the record for the highest Indian opener with Rs 223 crore, followed by Baahubali 2, which grossed over Rs 217 crore on its opening day.

Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Report

Kalki 2898 AD earned approximately Rs 95 crore net in India on its first day for all languages. The film's overseas collection for the first day stands at 191.5 crores.

On Thursday, June 27, 2024, Kalki 2898 AD had an impressive overall Telugu occupancy of 85.15%, with the morning shows at 86.36%, afternoon shows at 81.56%, evening shows at 82.33%, and night shows at 90.35%. This impressive collection surpasses the global opening records of KGF 2 (Rs 159 crore), Salaar (Rs 158 crore), Leo (Rs 142.75 crore), Saaho (Rs 130 crore), and Jawan (Rs 129 crore).

Kalki 2898 AD Budget

Kalki 2898 AD reportedly budgeted at Rs 600 crores, making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever produced.

About Kalki 2898 AD

According to Jagran English Review, Kalki 2898 AD reimagines the timeless legend of Ashwatthama in a futuristic setting, blending mythology with modern storytelling to create an innovative cinematic experience. The film features stellar performances, particularly from Amitabh Bachchan and Prabhas, and employs a visionary approach to filmmaking that sets a new standard. Kalki 2898 AD breaks the monotony of typical action films, offering a visionary experience that sets a new benchmark in filmmaking.

Kalki 2898 AD is produced by C. Aswani Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies. Primarily shot in Telugu with some scenes re-shot in Hindi, the film features Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas in dual roles, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. Inspired by Hindu mythology, this first installment in the planned Kalki Cinematic Universe is set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD. The plot revolves around a select few on a mission to save the unborn child, Kalki, of SUM-80, a lab subject.

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