“Nag Ashwin’s ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has swiftly climbed the box office ladder, becoming the fastest movie to hit the Rs 500 crore mark in India, accomplishing this feat in just 11 days. The film, featuring an ensemble cast with Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan, has not only captivated domestic audiences but has also performed exceptionally well internationally, with a global collection of Rs 759.6 crores. Released on June 27, after a production span of four years, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ combines mythological themes with cutting-edge VFX, captivating both critics and audiences alike.
Only Fighter, Shaitaan and Munjya were able to earn more than 100 crores at the box office and save the days for its cast and makers. However, amid several flops, Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD was released and several records were thrashed. The film got a bumper opening day and earned more than 90 cores on a weekday. Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan starrer became the highest-grossing movie and now the film has earned Rs 500 crores in India that too in just 11 days. With this, Kalki has become the fastest film to enter the 500 crore club. It is followed by Shah Rukh Khan Jawan that took 13 days and Ranbir Kapoor‘s Animal, who took 16 days to enter the 500 crore club. kl
Kalki 2898 AD box office collection
By the end of its first weekend, the film’s revenues were nearly Rs 300 crores, setting a record for the fastest earnings in a single year. Notably, on its 10th day, the film garnered Rs 34.45 crores and followed up with Rs 41.3 crores on the subsequent Sunday, bringing its domestic total to Rs 507 crores. With a production budget of Rs 650 crores, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has proven to be a lucrative investment.
The sci-fi epic also includes Kamal Haasan, Disha Patani, and several cameo appearances from notable figures like SS Rajamouli and Vijay Deverakonda. The anticipation is already building for its sequel, slated for release in three years, promising more of the thrilling adventure that has made ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ a monumental success.”
