Nag Ashwin's "Kalki 2898 AD" has made a strong box office debut, achieving over Rs 37 crore in pre-sales. Trade experts predict the film, a 3D spectacle, could revive the Indian movie industry by surpassing Rs 200 crore globally on its opening day, according to PTI.
The sci-fi-meets-mythology extravaganza "Kalki 2898 AD," starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, is making waves with a USD 4 million premiere day in the US, Canada, and other territories. This surpasses SS Rajamouli's "RRR," which grossed USD 3.3 million on its North American premiere in 2022. According to Sacnilk, "Kalki 2898 AD" now holds the record for the biggest premiere of an Indian movie in North America.
Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, "Kalki 2898 AD" has been released in six languages: Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and English. Previously titled "Project K," it is arguably the most expensive film in Indian cinema history, with a budget of Rs 600 crore. The film, directed by Nag Ashwin of "Mahanati" fame, is a blend of the Hindu epic Mahabharata and science fiction.
Starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, the film is set for global box office domination with its star power, spectacle, stunts, and sci-fi elements. Industry insiders believe it has the makings of a blockbuster hit. Trade expert Taran Adarsh predicts that its Hindi version could be the biggest opener of the year, with even the India vs. England T20 World Cup semifinal unlikely to dampen enthusiasm.
