“Kalki 2898 AD,” a highly anticipated dystopian sci-fi epic directed and written by Nag Ashwin, stars Prabhas and Deepika Padukone. Blending ancient Hindu mythology with futuristic dystopia, the film was released globally on June 27, 2024.
Box Office Collection:
India: The film grossed approximately ₹120 crore to ₹140 crore on its opening day. Prabhas’ home turf in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana contributed around ₹90 crore to ₹100 crore.
North India: The film generated more revenue on opening day than Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu combined.
Overseas: Kalki 2898 AD eyeing between ₹60 crore and ₹70 crore on opening day, resulting in a combined global opening of ₹180 crore to ₹210 crore.
Prabhas’ Record: Prabhas, known for his role in the “Baahubali” series, has consistently delivered grand openings. Four of the top 10 biggest opening weekend hauls in Indian cinema come from his movies.
“Kalki 2898 AD” had an impressive debut, cementing Prabhas’ stature as the king of opening day collections.