The sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD starring Prabhas continues to impress at the box office, although it has encountered some challenges along the way. Released last Thursday, the film has already grossed a staggering Rs 555 crore worldwide in just four days. Despite this, it witnessed a significant drop in its collections on its first Monday.
Day 5 Collection Highlights
On the fifth day of its release, Kalki 2898 AD brought in Rs 34.6 crore nett in India. This brings the film’s domestic nett collection to a total of Rs 343.6 crore. However, the nett collections in India saw a steep decline of over 60% from Sunday to Monday. On Sunday, the film had raked in Rs 88.2 crore.
Regional Performance
- Telugu Version: Kalki has enjoyed significant success in Telugu regions. On Sunday, the Telugu version collected Rs 38.8 crore, which dropped to Rs 14.5 crore on Monday, a decrease of 62.6%. The occupancy rate in Telugu regions on Monday stood at 47.18%.
- Hindi Version: The Hindi version collected Rs 40 crore on Sunday, but this fell to Rs 16.5 crore on Monday, marking a 58.7% decrease.
Cumulative Collections
So far, Kalki 2898 AD has amassed Rs 182 crore nett in Telugu and Rs 128 crore nett in Hindi, respectively, in India.
International Success
The film’s makers also shared impressive figures from various international territories over the first weekend:
- Russia: 1,247,662 rubles
- Germany: 251,287 euros
- Ireland: 64,296 euros
- France: 53,300 euros
- Norway: 43,220 kroner
- Poland: 81,500 zloty
- North America: $11 million
Comparison with Other Blockbusters
Kalki 2898 AD is the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024 so far and had the third-biggest domestic opening of all time, behind Baahubali 2 and RRR. For context, after five days, Baahubali 2 had collected Rs 705 crore globally, and RRR had collected Rs 618 crore. The Yash-starrer KGF 2 had amassed Rs 609.7 crore.
Star-Studded Cast
In addition to Prabhas, the film features an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani. Cameos by SS Rajamouli, Dulquer Salmaan, and Vijay Deverakonda further add to its star power.
Conclusion
While Kalki 2898 AD is trailing behind some of the biggest blockbusters like Baahubali 2 and RRR, it is still a remarkable success in its own right. As it continues its run in theaters, it remains to be seen if it can surpass the Rs 600 crore mark worldwide and set new records in Indian cinema.