Kalki 2898 AD, the much-anticipated sci-fi film starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, has taken the global box office by storm. The film, directed by Nag Ashwin, has grossed a staggering ₹415 crore in just three days worldwide, the makers announced today.
Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki 2898 AD has been making waves since its release. On its opening day, the film grossed ₹191.5 crore globally across all languages. By the end of the second day, the total gross had climbed to ₹298.5 crore. With the third day adding significantly to its earnings, the film is now fast approaching the ₹500 crore mark.
Kalki 2898 AD boasts a star-studded cast that includes Disha Patani and cameos by Vijay Deverakonda, Dulquer Salmaan, and Mrunal Thakur. The production banner, Vyjayanthi Movies, shared the impressive box office figures on social media, along with a poster of Prabhas that highlighted the ₹415 crore GBOC (gross box office collection) in three days worldwide. They captioned the post, “The force is unstoppable…”
Formerly titled Project K, Kalki 2898 AD is one of the most expensive films in Indian cinema history, with a reported budget of ₹600 crore. The film, a unique blend of the Hindu epic Mahabharata and science fiction, is set in the post-apocalyptic year of 2898 AD. Released in six languages—Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and English—the movie has been lauded for its innovative storytelling and grand visuals.
The film has received accolades from several celebrities. Superstar Rajinikanth expressed his admiration on Twitter, saying, “Watched Kalki. WOW! What an epic movie! Director @nagashwin7 has taken Indian Cinema to a different level. Hearty congratulations to my dear friend @AswiniDutt @SrBachchan @PrabhasRaju @ikamalhaasan @deepikapadukone and the team of #Kalki2898AD. Eagerly awaiting Part 2. God Bless.”
Actor Rashmika Mandanna also shared her excitement, tweeting, “OH MY FREAKING GOD! @nagashwin7 you are a beautiful GENIUS! INCREDIBLE!! Congratulations Kalki. This film deserves all the love and more. Watching our mythical gods come alive on our screens is my favourite part of it… God!! What a film!!!!”
With its unprecedented success and universal acclaim, Kalki 2898 AD is not only a box office triumph but also a significant milestone in Indian cinema. The film’s innovative approach to blending mythology with science fiction has set a new benchmark, promising an exciting future for the genre.
Sources By Agencies
