The epic dystopian sci-fi action film Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, continues to make waves at the box office, crossing the Rs 600 crore mark globally on its first Monday. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film has grossed around Rs 625 crore worldwide by the end of its fifth day, according to film trade analyst Ramesh Bala. With this impressive performance, the film is now eyeing the Rs 650 crore milestone.
North American Box Office Success
In North America, Kalki 2898 AD has surpassed the $12 million mark as of its first Monday, outperforming notable titles such as Padmaavat, PK, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, and Salaar: Part 1- Ceasefire. The film is now setting its sights on challenging the records held by Dangal ($12.39 million), Animal ($15 million), Jawan ($15.23 million), RRR ($15.34 million), and Pathaan ($17.49 million).
Domestic Box Office Performance
Back in India, Kalki 2898 AD experienced a significant dip in its box office collections on Monday. The film minted Rs 95.3 crore on its opening day, followed by Rs 59.3 crore on its second day, Rs 66.2 crore on its third day, and Rs 88.2 crore on its fourth day, bringing its total weekend collection to Rs 309 crore. However, Monday saw a 60% drop, with the film earning only Rs 34.6 crore, taking its total domestic collection to approximately Rs 343.6 crore, as reported by trade portal Sacnilk. The Hindi version alone has raked in around Rs 130 crore within the first five days of release.
About the Film
Kalki 2898 AD, set in the year 2898 AD, revolves around a bounty hunter who aspires to live a lavish life in a futuristic society known as the Complex. Alongside Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, the film features an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani in pivotal roles.
Released in theatres worldwide on June 27, Kalki 2898 AD was produced with a massive budget of Rs 600 crore and is available in six languages: Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and English.
As the film continues its box office journey, it remains on track to achieve even greater milestones. Stay tuned for more updates on the box office performance of Kalki 2898 AD.