"Kalki 2898 AD" Breaks Records as the Biggest Opener in Indian Cinema History

Nag Ashwin's Sci-Fi Thriller Grosses Rs 92 Crore Nett on Opening Day, Sets New Benchmarks

Jun 28, 2024 - 15:38
"Kalki 2898 AD" Breaks Records as the Biggest Opener in Indian Cinema History

The dystopian sci-fi thriller "Kalki 2898 AD" directed by Nag Ashwin is the biggest opening in Indian movie history, having swept the industry off its feet. Trade reports state that on its opening day in India, the movie brought in an incredible Rs 92 crore nett.

"Kalki 2898 AD" made Rs 61.5 crore nett from its Telugu version, Rs 23.5 crore nett from its Hindi version, Rs 4.5 crore nett from its Tamil version, Rs 2.2 crore nett from its Malayalam version, and Rs 0.3 crore nett from its Kannada version, according to industry data-tracking platform Sacnilk.

Along with Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, the film stars a legendary cast that includes actors Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan. Audiences all around the nation have been captivated by their compelling performances.

"Kalki 2898 AD" has broken the previous record for the greatest opening day collection in Hindi, which was held by Hrithik Roshan's "Fighter," with a nett revenue of Rs 22.5 crore.

The reaction to "Kalki 2898 AD" on a global scale has been similarly remarkable. The makers of the movie claim that the Prabhas movie has made Rs 191.5 crore in total revenue worldwide. "Kalki 2898 AD" is now the third-largest Indian opening in history thanks to this incredible accomplishment. Currently holding the top two positions are "RRR" (grossing Rs 223 crore) and "Baahubali 2" (grossing Rs 217 crore) from S.S. Rajamouli.

The phenomenal success of "Kalki 2898 AD" highlights the growing demand in the Indian market for high-concept science fiction thrillers with impressive casts. The movie's ground-breaking premiere has raised the bar for the industry and demonstrated the increasing trend of high-octane, big-budget movies that are captivating viewers all around the world.

With an intriguing plot and outstanding performances, "Kalki 2898 AD" is predicted to maintain its excellent box office success, drawing large audiences and winning praise from critics. The film's extraordinary success establishes a new benchmark for upcoming films and represents a major turning point in Indian movie history.

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