Kalki 2898 AD Box Office : Nag Ashwin’s highly anticipated film, Kalki 2898 AD, featuring a powerhouse cast including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani, has taken the box office by storm. Released on June 27, 2024, across multiple languages, the film is poised to enter the prestigious ₹300 crore club worldwide within just a few days of its release.
Kalki 2898 AD Shatters Records: Prabhas-Deepika Padukone’s Blockbuster Set to Enter ₹300 Crore Club!
Impressive Initial Earnings
On its opening day, Kalki 2898 AD grossed a staggering ₹191.5 crore worldwide, showcasing the star power and the buzz surrounding the film. The momentum continued on the second day, with the total global earnings reaching ₹298.5 crore across all languages. The film’s producers proudly shared this achievement on X (formerly Twitter), celebrating the massive box office success.
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Day Two Drop and Detailed Collections
However, the film did experience a notable drop in collections on the second day. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the nett box office collections in India fell significantly. After an impressive ₹95.3 crore on the first day, the earnings dropped by over 43% on the second day, amounting to ₹54 crore.
The Telugu version, which had the highest earnings on the first day at ₹65.8 crore, saw a steep decline to ₹25.65 crore on the second day, despite maintaining a 65.02% occupancy rate in Telugu theatres on Friday. The Hindi version remained steady with collections of ₹22.5 crore on both days.
Performance Across Languages
Kalki 2898 AD was released in five languages: Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. Here’s a breakdown of the film’s performance across these languages:
- Telugu: ₹65.8 crore on day 1 and ₹25.65 crore on day 2.
- Hindi: ₹22.5 crore on both days.
- Tamil: ₹4.5 crore on day 1 and ₹3.5 crore on day 2.
- Kannada: ₹30 lakh on day 1 and ₹35 lakh on day 2.
- Malayalam: ₹2.2 crore on day 1 and ₹2 crore on day 2.
The film’s combined two-day collection in India reached an impressive ₹149.3 crore nett.
Star Power and Cinematic Appeal
The massive initial earnings can be attributed to the film’s stellar cast and high production values. Prabhas, known for his roles in Baahubali and Saaho, brings in a massive fan base. Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan’s presence adds to the film’s appeal, attracting audiences from various demographics. Kamal Haasan’s inclusion further elevates the film’s profile, especially in the Tamil-speaking regions.
Conclusion
Kalki 2898 AD has made a remarkable entry into the box office with its grand opening and substantial early earnings. Despite the drop on the second day, the film’s performance remains strong, and it is well on its way to entering the ₹300 crore club worldwide. With continued audience interest and positive word-of-mouth, Kalki 2898 AD is set to be one of the biggest hits of the year, cementing its place in Indian cinema history.
Stay tuned for more updates on the box office performance of Kalki 2898 AD as it continues its theatrical run.
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