Kalki 2898 AD, featuring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone, is experiencing a phenomenal run at both domestic and global box offices. Just nine days post-release, this sci-fi epic directed by Nag Ashwin has raked in approximately ₹432 crore at the Indian box office.
Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, the film has achieved significant financial success, amassing ₹432.1 crore in its initial nine days in theaters. Despite a 22.99% drop in collections on its ninth day, earning ₹17.25 crore on that Friday, the film continues to perform robustly.
Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Collections
Film trade analyst Ramesh Bala confirmed on social media that Kalki 2898 AD has crossed the ₹800 crore mark worldwide. This includes a remarkable ₹677+ crore in just the first eight days. With ₹494+ crore from India and ₹183 crore from overseas markets. On its ninth day, Prabhas and Deepika Padukone’s film maintained its impressive streak, contributing significantly to the global box office tally. This global success underscores the film’s widespread appeal and its ability to draw audiences across various regions.
Regional Performance and Hindi Market Impact
The Hindi version of Kalki 2898 AD has contributed ₹9.35 crore to its total earnings. While the Telugu version added ₹6 crore. The Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada versions collectively brought in ₹1 crore, ₹70 lakh, and ₹20 lakh, respectively.
The film is on track to surpass Hrithik Roshan’s Fighter as the top Hindi release of 2024. Which also stars Deepika Padukone in a supporting role. Currently, Kalki 2898 AD stands as the second-biggest Hindi release of the year. Highlighting Prabhas’ extensive pan-India appeal and the film’s widespread acceptance.
Breaking Records and Setting New Benchmarks
Outshining all regional and Hindi films released this year, it has emerged as the latest pan-Indian sensation. The film is poised to break numerous box office records. Though it remains to be seen if it can surpass the lifetime earnings of Baahubali: The Conclusion and KGF: Chapter 2, both of which have exceeded ₹1200 crore worldwide. Notably, Kalki 2898 AD is the most expensive Indian film ever made, with an estimated budget of around ₹600 crore. This high production cost underscores the film’s ambitious scope and grand scale.
More About Kalki 2898 AD
Directed by Nag Ashwin, renowned for Mahanati, Kalki 2898 AD features a stellar ensemble cast, including Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone. The film uniquely blends Indian mythology with sci-fi elements, earning positive reviews from both critics and audiences.
The narrative concludes with the promise of a sequel. Hinting at the arrival of Kalki, the tenth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Released on June 27 in six languages—Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and English—the film’s widespread reach and cultural resonance indicate a promising future for the franchise.