Box office: Prabhas-Deepika's 'Kalki 2898 AD' inches closer to ₹645cr
The critically acclaimed Kalki 2898 AD has made a remarkable impact at the box office, collecting a whopping ₹642.16 crore India net since its release on June 27. The film's opening day witnessed an impressive collection of ₹95.3 crore, reflecting its instant popularity among viewers. Despite experiencing a minor drop in collections on the second day, the movie bounced back strongly on the third and fourth days, earning ₹66.2 crore and ₹88.2 crore respectively.
Language-wise breakdown of collections
The Telugu version of Kalki 2898 AD was a massive hit on its opening day, raking in ₹65.8 crore, followed by the Hindi version at ₹22.5 crore, Tamil at ₹4.5 crore, Kannada at ₹0.3 crore, and Malayalam at ₹2.2 crore. The second day saw a total collection of ₹59.3 crore across all languages. Despite this slight dip, the film's overall performance remained robust throughout its run in theaters. It is now expected to reach the ₹645cr mark soon.
'Kalki 2898 AD': A star-studded cast and compelling storyline
Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki 2898 AD features Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Disha Patani, and Kamal Haasan in pivotal roles. It has received mixed reviews, with praise targeted at the actors' performances and Ashwin's vision. The first half, however, has been criticized for being slow-paced. The film will spawn a sequel in the coming years.
