Nag Ashwin’s sci-fi epic, “Kalki 2898 AD,” starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, has made waves at the global box office, surpassing ₹625 crore within its first five days of release. The film, released in multiple languages, continues to draw audiences worldwide, with expectations soaring for it to reach ₹1000 crore soon.
“Kalki 2898 AD,” the latest cinematic spectacle from director Nag Ashwin, has achieved a monumental feat at the box office, grossing over ₹625 crore globally within just five days of its release. This ambitious sci-fi saga, featuring a star-studded cast including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, opened to much anticipation on June 27.
According to a press release from the film’s production team, “Kalki 2898 AD” raked in a staggering ₹70 crore on Monday alone, bolstering its total earnings. In the Hindi market, the film amassed ₹20 crore on Monday, contributing significantly to its ₹135 crore collection in North India for the Hindi version alone.
A highlight of the film’s success was noted when Bollywood icons Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan attended a special screening in Mumbai. Abhishek shared his enthusiasm on social media, exclaiming, “#Kalki2898AD = (mind-blown emoticon) Wow!” Amitabh Bachchan, in his blog, expressed admiration for the IMAX experience and the film’s immersive qualities.
“Kalki 2898 AD” unfolds in a dystopian future across Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi languages, with the makers reporting strong reception particularly in Telugu and Hindi markets. The storyline revolves around Bhairava (Prabhas), a bounty hunter entangled with Ashwatthama (Amitabh Bachchan) and SU-M80 (Deepika Padukone) in a quest for survival amidst the complex hierarchy of the future society led by Supreme Yaskin (Kamal Haasan).
With projections aiming for the ₹1000 crore mark, “Kalki 2898 AD” continues to captivate audiences globally, setting new benchmarks in Indian cinema’s sci-fi genre.
“Kalki 2898 AD” has swiftly become a box office juggernaut, powered by its stellar cast and compelling narrative. As the film gains momentum, its journey to surpassing ₹1000 crore appears promising, solidifying its status as a major cinematic event of the year.
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