Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Collection Day 40: Prabhas Starrer Becomes 4th Biggest Grosser in India, Surpasses SRK's Jawan

On Day 40, total domestic collections for Kalki 2898 AD surpasses lifetime collection of Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster film Jawan in domestic market. The film's performance remains steady despite nearing its final weeks, facing competition from new releases and maintaining its impressive box office run for over a month. Read on for Kalki 2898 AD box office collection day 40.

Hyderabad:Prabhas-starrer Kalki 2898 AD has been a game-changer for the Indian film industry in 2024. Since its release on June 27, the film has continued to perform exceptionally well at the box office, now completing over a month in theatres. Directed by Nag Ashwin, this mythological sci-fi epic has set new records and achieved remarkable success.

• Box Office Milestones: Kalki 2898 AD Beats Jawan

Kalki 2898 AD has become the biggest hit of the year and is currently the fourth highest-grossing film in Indian cinema, following Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, KGF 2, and RRR. The film has surpassed Jawan's position in fourth place in India. Jawan has earned a lifetime total of Rs 640.25 crore.

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, including day 41 domestic haul, Kalki 2898 AD has crossed Rs 640.63 crore across all languages, overtaking Jawan's lifetime collection in India. As of now, Kalki leads both in net and gross collections.

SL No	Movie (Release Year)	Worldwide	India Net	India Gross	Overseas	Budget	BO verdict
1	Baahubali 2 The Conclusion (2017)	Rs 1788.06 Cr	Rs 1030.42 Cr	Rs 1416.9 Cr	Rs 371.16 Cr	Rs 250 Cr	All-Time Blockbuster
2	KGF Chapter 2 (2022)	Rs 1215 Cr	Rs 859.7 Cr	Rs 1000.85 Cr	Rs 214.15 Cr	Rs 100 Cr	All-Time Blockbuster
3	RRR (2022)	Rs 1230 Cr	Rs 782.2 Cr	Rs 915.85 Cr	Rs 314.15 Cr	Rs 550 Cr	Blockbuster
4	Kalki 2898 AD (2024, Still Running)	Rs 1100 Cr	Rs 640.63 Cr	Rs 760.1 Cr	Rs 274.50 Cr	Rs 600 Cr	Blockbuster
5	Jawan (2023)	Rs 1160 Cr	Rs 640.25 Cr	Rs 760 Cr	Rs 400 Cr	Rs 300 Cr	All-Time Blockbuster

(Data source Sacnilk and makers of the film. Kalki India Nett includes day 41 collections.)

• Earnings Breakdown

In its first week, Kalki 2898 AD grossed Rs 414.85 crore. The earnings continued with Rs 128.5 crore in the second week, Rs 56.1 crore in the third week, Rs 24.4 crore in the fourth week, and Rs 12.1 crore in the fifth week. As the film entered its sixth week, the numbers were Rs 65 lakh on Friday, Rs 1.35 crore on Saturday, and Rs 1.85 crore on Sunday. On the following Monday, it earned Rs 50 lakh, bringing the total domestic collection to Rs 640.15 crore, reports industry tracker Sacnilk.

• Upcoming Competition

While Jawan's theatrical run ended in its eighth week, Kalki 2898 AD is still in its sixth week and has a few more weeks to go. It has a clear window of nearly 10 days before facing competition from new releases on August 15, including Stree 2, Vedaa, and Khel Khel Mein. The only competition it currently faces is from Deadpool and Wolverine.

• Film's Unique Appeal

Kalki 2898 AD combines elements of technology and religion, blending Hindu mythology with science fiction. It features a strong cast, including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone, with special appearances by SS Rajamouli, Ram Gopal Varma, Dulquer Salmaan, Vijay Deverakonda, and Mrunal Thakur. The film’s ambitious narrative explores the intersection of ancient scripture and modern imagination.

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