The much-anticipated film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone has taken the Indian cinema by storm with its historic opening on Thursday. The dystopian science-fiction epic directed by Nag Ashwin created history by becoming the third biggest opener in Indian cinema, grossing over Rs 191 crore globally on its first day. Despite this impressive feat, the film witnessed a significant drop of more than 50% in its box office collection on Friday.
On Day 2, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ collected Rs 39.77 crore in India, marking a notable decline from its opening day figures. The film, which is a fusion of Hindu epic Mahabharata and science fiction, saw a language-wise distribution of the collection with Telugu version leading the pack, followed by Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Despite facing competition from the India vs England T20 World Cup semi-finals, the movie managed to capture the audience’s attention on its opening day but saw a dip in numbers on Friday, which was a regular weekday. However, the box office collection is expected to pick up during the weekend.
The star-studded cast of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ includes Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Disha Patani, Saswata Chatterjee, and Shobhana. Each actor portrays a significant role in the film, adding depth and intrigue to the storyline.
The film, produced by Vyjayanthi Movies and released in six languages, has been highly praised for its visual spectacle, action sequences, and the seamless blending of mythology with futuristic elements. With reviews citing strong performances from the lead actors, particularly Amitabh Bachchan and Prabhas, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ promises an immersive cinematic experience for the audience.
In conclusion, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ continues to make waves in the Indian entertainment industry with its unique storyline, stellar cast, and impressive box office performance. As the film heads into the weekend, it remains to be seen how it will fare in the coming days amidst growing competition and audience expectations.
