Prabhas and Deepika Padukone’s sci-fi epic ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has crossed ₹700 crore in global box office collections, marking a successful opening week for the high-budget film. The movie continues to perform well in India, earning a total of ₹ 22.3 crore on its eighth day of release.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be honored with the Career Achievement Award at the 77th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. The award recognizes Khan’s illustrious career spanning over 100 films and his global popularity. Khan’s recent blockbuster films, ‘Pathaan’, ‘Jawan’, and ‘Dunki’, have cemented his status as a global icon.
Nag Ashwin’s sci-fi epic ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has taken the box office by storm, accumulating ₹220 crore domestically in its opening weekend. The film, starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, witnessed a strong opening day with ₹95.3 crore, followed by a dip on the second day. However, the film rebounded on Saturday, collecting ₹67.1 crore and bringing the total to ₹220 crore. ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ also performed well internationally, amassing ₹298.5 crore within two days. The film’s success is attributed to its star-studded cast, captivating storyline, and visually stunning effects.
Deepika Padukone and Prabhas’s sci-fi epic, Kalki 2898 AD, witnessed a significant decline in box office collections on its second day, registering a 43% drop from its record-breaking opening. Despite the dip, the film still managed to earn ₹ 54 crore (nett) in India on Friday, according to Sacnilk data.
The highly anticipated Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin, has set social media ablaze with its star-studded cast and visually stunning trailer. This epic science fiction, set in a post-apocalyptic world, features Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. With a massive budget of ₹ 600 crore, it is poised to become the most expensive Indian film ever made. Inspired by Hindu scriptures, Kalki 2898 AD follows a journey from the Mahabharata era to the year 2898 AD. It centers on Kalki, the 10th avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, played by Prabhas. The trailer has garnered over 1 crore views in 14 hours, leaving fans in awe of its breathtaking visuals and exceptional performances.
The third season of the critically acclaimed web series ‘Panchayat’ has officially hit Amazon Prime, captivating viewers with its relatable characters, heartfelt narratives, and stunning cinematography. With each episode effortlessly capturing the essence of rural India, ‘Panchayat’ has once again proven why it stands out as one of the finest examples of Indian web series. The stellar ensemble cast, including Neena Gupta, Jitendra Kumar, and Raghubir Yadav, delivers exceptional performances that bring the characters to life.
Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’ won the Grand Prix at Cannes, making her the first Indian filmmaker to achieve this honor. Additionally, two other Indian films received recognition: ‘Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know’ won first prize and ‘Bunnyhood’ won third prize in the La Cinef Selection.
‘Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know’, by Chidananda S. Naik, is based on a Kannada folktale and explores themes of fate and desperation. ‘Bunnyhood’, by Mansi Maheshwari, is an animated film that tackles issues of trust and the consequences of lies.
These films, along with several other Indian productions, showcased the diversity and talent of Indian cinema at Cannes 2024.
India’s presence at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival has made this edition particularly memorable, with three Indian films winning major awards in their respective competitive categories. Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ took home the Grand Prix, while Chidananda S. Naik’s ‘The Shameless’ earned Anasuya Sengupta the Best Actress award in the Un Certain Regard section. Notably, Sengupta became the first Indian actress to receive this honor. The festival showcased eight films from India or featuring Indian themes, highlighting the country’s growing global recognition in cinema.
At the prestigious 77th Cannes Film Festival, Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia made history by becoming the first Indian woman and the first Indian film in 30 years to compete in the festival’s main competition. Her film, ‘All We Imagine As Light,’ went on to win the coveted Grand Prix Award, making it the second-highest honor at the festival after the Palme d’Or. This remarkable achievement is a testament to Kapadia’s talent and the rising prominence of Indian cinema on the global stage.
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia has made history by winning the prestigious Grand Prix award for her movie “All We Imagine as Light” at the Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first Indian to receive this honor. Her victory has been met with widespread praise on social media, with many calling for the film to be considered as India’s submission for the next Academy Awards.
