The science fiction epic Kalki 2898 AD, starring Deepika Padukone and Prabhas, has continued its strong run at the box office, making the most of the weekend rush. According to Sacnilk data, the film garnered an impressive ₹85 crore on Sunday (India Net Collection), bringing its total India Net collection to ₹302.4 crore. The film, directed by Nag Ashwin, witnessed a significant 31.78% jump in collections on Sunday compared to Saturday, where it earned ₹64.5 crore (India Net).
Kalki 2898 AD has created history as one of the biggest openers of 2024, showcasing its immense popularity among audiences. The film, which also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan, performed exceptionally well on its first day, earning an estimated ₹95.3 crore India net. Reflecting the growing interest among viewers, the film continued its strong performance on Sunday.
The film’s box office success is evident across its various language versions. The Telugu dubbed version contributed significantly with ₹36.8 crore, while the Hindi version earned ₹39 crore. The Kannada, Malayalam, and Tamil versions contributed ₹0.7 crore, ₹3 crore, and ₹5.5 crore respectively on Sunday.
Kalki 2898 AD’s captivating storyline and star-studded cast have contributed to its impressive box office performance. The film revolves around a select group on a mission to save Kalko, the unborn child of SUM-80, in a post-apocalyptic world set in the year 2898 AD. The film features Amitabh Bachchan as the immortal Ashwatthama, whose roots can be traced back to the Mahabharata era, and Kamal Haasan as the antagonist Yaskin.
This film marks the first installment in the planned Kalki Cinematic Universe and is inspired by Hindu mythology. Kalki 2898 AD was released on Thursday in six languages: Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and English, making it accessible to a wider audience. The film’s success highlights the power of captivating storytelling and the appeal of a big-budget production with a talented cast.
