Hyderabad: The recently released film Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, has shattered box office records and is redefining the benchmarks of success. Since its release on June 27, this Nag Ashwin-directed epic dystopian sci-fi actioner has been on a relentless march towards unprecedented heights, amassing a staggering Rs 555 crore globally within just four days of its release. The Hindi version has crossed Rs 115 crore in the first weekend.
Taking to X (previously called Twitter) on Monday, the makers of Kalki 2898 AD confirmed the film's remarkable feat, stating that Kalki 2898 AD had grossed a whopping Rs 555 crore worldwide by the end of the opening weekend. "555 CRORES & counting…💥 The BIGGEST FORCES are dominating the GLOBAL BOX OFFICE, show no signs of slowing down ⚡️ #Kalki2898AD #EpicBlockbusterKalki," the tweet read.
Back in India, Kalki 2898 AD continued its triumphant march, earning an estimated Rs 85 crore on Sunday, which brought its total domestic collection to a staggering Rs 302 crore, as per a report by industry tracker Sacnilk. This collection has surpassed the previous record by Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, which had minted Rs 286 crore in the same timeframe. SRK's Jawan was the highest-grossing Indian movie of 2023.