Nag Ashwin’s highly anticipated film Kalki 2898 AD, featuring a star-studded cast including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, has been making waves at the box office. Released on June 27, the film has garnered significant attention and impressive earnings in its opening days. According to sacnilk.com, Kalki 2898 AD collected ₹95.3 crore on its opening day and saw a steady increase in collections over the weekend.
On Friday, the film earned ₹57.6 crore, followed by ₹67.1 crore on Saturday. The earnings peaked on Sunday with a substantial ₹83.2 crore, bringing the total box office collection in India to ₹300.6 crore across all languages. The film’s global performance has been equally impressive, with a worldwide gross of ₹415 crore in just three days. The film is available in multiple languages, including all South Indian languages and Hindi, and in both 2D and 3D formats.
Star Performances and Behind-the-Scenes Insights
The cast of Kalki 2898 AD has been praised for their performances, with particular attention on Prabhas and Deepika Padukone. Humhu, a newcomer who worked alongside these stars, shared his experiences in an interview with Viral Bollywood. He expressed his admiration for Prabhas, who not only gave him valuable advice but also treated him like an elder brother. “Prabhas is rightly called ‘darling’. He taught me personally. In an action sequence, he took me to a side and gave me tips. He didn’t need to do it, I’m a newcomer, and I was already a fan. But he gave me tips like an elder brother,” Humhu revealed.
Deepika Padukone also played a significant role in easing Humhu’s nervousness on set. Despite not sharing scenes with Amitabh Bachchan in this film, Humhu hopes for the opportunity in the next installment. The film’s unique blend of sci-fi and mythological elements has captivated audiences. Prabhas plays Bhairava, a bounty hunter from Kashi, while Deepika portrays SUM-80, a pregnant test subject. Amitabh Bachchan takes on the role of Ashwatthama from Indian mythology, and Kamal Haasan plays Supreme Yaskin, leader of the Complex.
Kalki 2898 AD narrates the story of Bhairava’s quest to earn enough units to live in the complex, facing challenges along the way due to Ashwatthama. With its compelling storyline and stellar cast, the film has set a high bar at the box office. As the weekdays approach, it remains to be seen if Kalki 2898 AD can maintain its successful run and continue to draw audiences to theaters.
Kalki 2898 AD has made a significant impact at the box office, both domestically and internationally. With strong performances from its leading actors and a unique narrative, the film is poised for continued success. Fans and critics alike eagerly await to see how the film performs in the coming days.