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Kalki 2898 AD Emerges as Box Office Sensation, Grossing a Whopping ₹415 Crore Worldwide
The sci-fi extravaganza ‘Kalki 2898 AD‘ starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Disha Patani alongside cameos from Vijay Deverakonda and Dulquer Salmaan has stormed the global box office, accumulating a staggering ₹415 crore in just three days.
Vyjayanthi Movies, the production banner behind the mammoth project, unveiled the jaw-dropping global box office collections figure on Sunday through an Instagram post featuring a riveting poster of Prabhas showcasing ‘₹415 crore GBOC (gross box office collection) three days worldwide,’ hailing the unstoppable force of the film.
The film previously raked in a monumental ₹191.5 crore on its opening day worldwide, setting the stage for a phenomenal run at the box office. Post the second day, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ continued its upward trajectory, solidifying its position with a total haul surpassing ₹400 crore.
Formerly known as Project K, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ stands as one of Indian cinema’s most elaborate undertakings with a reported budget of ₹600 crore. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the post-apocalyptic marvel draws inspiration from Hindu scriptures and is set in the futuristic landscape of 2898 AD.
The film, which was released in six languages – Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and English, has garnered widespread acclaim from industry titans like Rajinikanth, who praised the production, direction, and stellar ensemble cast for propelling Indian cinema to new heights.
Acknowledging the cinematic brilliance, actor Rashmika Mandanna expressed awe and adoration for ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ showering praise on director Nag Ashwin and the entire team for delivering a mesmerizing experience by bringing mythical gods to life on the silver screen.