Kalki 2898 AD Surpasses ₹550 Crore Worldwide Box Office Collection in Just Four Days
The highly anticipated film “Kalki 2898 AD” has been a massive success at the global box office since its release last week. Within just four days, the multilingual 3D spectacle has joined the prestigious ₹500 crore club. According to the film’s team, the movie has already crossed the ₹550 crore mark, showcasing its immense popularity and audience appeal.
On Monday, the film’s official handle shared the impressive box office numbers on X (formerly known as Twitter). The post included a poster featuring the film’s star-studded cast, including Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. The poster proudly displayed the text, “₹555 crore GBOC (four days worldwide).” The caption read, “555 CRORES & counting… The BIGGEST FORCES are dominating the GLOBAL BOX OFFICE, show no signs of slowing down. #Kalki2898AD #EpicBlockbusterKalki.”
Fans and followers were quick to respond, with one fan commenting, “Pure destruction #Kalki2898AD,” while another dubbed it an “EPIC BLOCKBUSTER.” One tweet even hailed the film as a “Box office bulldozer” and referred to it as the “King of Indian cinemas.” Originally titled “Project K,” “Kalki 2898 AD” is reportedly the most expensive film ever made in Indian cinema history.
Directed by Nag Ashwin, “Kalki 2898 AD” is set in a post-apocalyptic future and draws inspiration from Hindu scriptures. The film, set in the year 2898 AD, is a unique blend of the Hindu epic Mahabharata and science fiction. Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, the film was released in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and English, on Thursday.
The film boasts a whopping budget of ₹600 crore and features an ensemble cast led by Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan. Supporting roles are played by Disha Patani, Saswata Chatterjee, and Shobhana. Additionally, the film includes cameo appearances by Vijay Deverakonda, Dulquer Salmaan, and Mrunal Thakur.
Adding to the excitement, Amitabh Bachchan recently watched the film with his son Abhishek Bachchan. On Sunday night, Amitabh took to his blog to share pictures from their movie outing. This marked the first time he watched “Kalki 2898 AD” in theaters since its release. The father-son duo seemed to thoroughly enjoy the film during their late-night screening.
Reflecting on the experience, Amitabh wrote, “A Sunday of Sundays… the well-wishers at GOJ and then to Kalki with some friends to see on big screen… seeing film for first time… Had not been out for years… but so satisfying to be out to witness all the progress.” Abhishek Bachchan was evidently impressed by his father’s performance, expressing his admiration with a post that read, “#Kalki2898AD = mind blown emoji. Wow!”
As “Kalki 2898 AD” continues to dominate the box office, it is clear that the film’s unique narrative and stellar performances have resonated with audiences worldwide. The film’s rapid ascent to the ₹555 crore mark is a testament to its widespread acclaim and the powerful storytelling that has captivated viewers across the globe.
