The much-anticipated Kalki 2898 AD, featuring an ensemble cast of Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, has stormed the box office with a spectacular opening.
Impressive Earnings Across Languages
According to Sacnilk.com, Kalki 2898 AD amassed ₹95 crore in India on its first day, across all languages. Here’s the breakdown:
- Telugu: ₹64.5 crore nett
- Tamil: ₹4 crore nett
- Hindi: ₹24 crore nett
- Malayalam: ₹2.2 crore nett
Stunning Domestic and Overseas Collections
The film’s gross collection in India is estimated at ₹115 crore. Coupled with an impressive overseas collection of ₹65 crore, the total opening day earnings reached a staggering ₹180 crore.
Day 1 Collection Summary
- Overseas Gross: ₹65 Crore
- India Gross: ₹115 Crore
Record-Breaking Occupancy and Rankings
Released in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, Kalki 2898 AD recorded an overall 85.15% occupancy in Telugu on its first day. This feat positions it as the third-biggest Indian opener, surpassing the collections of KGF Chapter 2, which earned ₹159 crore on its opening day. The top two spots are still held by SS Rajamouli’s epic films RRR (₹223 crore) and Baahubali 2 (₹217 crore), the latter also starring Prabhas.
Epic Storyline and Stellar Cast
Kalki 2898 AD follows the journey of Bhairava, a bounty hunter with aspirations to thrive in the Complex. His path intersects with Ashwatthama (Amitabh Bachchan) and SU-M80 (Deepika Padukone), while Kamal Haasan plays Supreme Yaskin, the ruler of the Complex. The film also features cameos from a range of stars including Mrunal Thakur, Anna Ben, Vijay Devarakonda, Dulquer Salmaan, and Brahmanandam.
With its captivating plot and powerhouse performances, Kalki 2898 AD has set a new benchmark, promising a thrilling ride for audiences worldwide.
