Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani’s highly anticipated sci-fi epic ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has taken the box office by storm, delivering one of the biggest opening day collections in Indian cinema history. The film, which released worldwide on June 27, 2024, has shattered records across India and overseas.
India Box Office Collection
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is estimated to have grossed between ₹120-140 crore on its opening day in India. This puts it on track to become one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
The film’s performance was particularly strong in the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where it is expected to have grossed between ₹90-100 crore on day one. In the lucrative North Indian market, ‘Kalki’ is estimated to have earned around ₹20 crore, while Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala contributed ₹15+ crore each to the opening day tally.
| Region | Opening Day Collection (₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh and Telangana | 90-100 |
| North India | 20 |
| Karnataka | 15+ |
| Tamil Nadu | 15+ |
| Kerala | 15+ |
| Total India | 120-140 |
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Worldwide Box Office Collection
The global box office collection of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ on its opening day is equally impressive. The film is estimated to have grossed around ₹200 crore worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
In the United States and Canada, the film’s North American distributor, Prathyangira Cinemas, reported that over 125,000 tickets had been sold, generating nearly $2.7 million in revenue. This surpasses the opening day numbers of the recently released ‘Salaar: Ceasefire’.
| Region | Opening Day Collection (₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Worldwide | 200 |
| United States and Canada | $2.7 million (₹22 crore) |
Advance Booking and Expectations
The massive opening day collection of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ comes on the back of strong advance bookings. According to reports, the film had already grossed ₹25 crore through advance ticket sales as of Tuesday evening. This included ₹1.8 crore from the Hindi market alone.
Industry experts had predicted a strong opening for ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, with some estimating a day one collection of ₹200 crore gross. The film’s impressive cast, high-octane action sequences, and cutting-edge visual effects had generated significant buzz among moviegoers.
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is the first Indian film to be released on all 210 IMAX screens worldwide. It is being shown in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi in both 2D and 3D formats. The film is produced by Vyjayanthi Movies and directed by Nag Ashwin.
With its record-breaking opening day collection, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has set the stage for a blockbuster run at the box office. Fans and industry watchers alike are eagerly anticipating the film’s performance in the coming days and weeks.