Hyderabad: Nag Ashwin's epic sci-fi movie Kalki 2898 AD, featuring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, continues to impress despite stiff competition from recent releases like Shankar's Indian 2, Sudha Kongara's Sarfira, and Anand Tiwari's Bad Newz. On Tuesday, the film added another Rs 1.77 crore to its domestic earnings, marking a 7.27% increase from Monday. With this, Kalki 2898 AD has now crossed the Rs 620 crore mark in India, inching closer to surpassing the lifetime collection of Atlee’s Jawan which stands at Rs 640 crore.
However, the film's earnings on its 27th day were slightly lower compared to Jawan, which had garnered Rs 2.05 crore on the corresponding day. With highly anticipated releases like Deadpool and Wolverine hitting screens this week, the momentum of "Kalki 2898 AD" remains a point of interest.
Globally, although Kalki 2898 AD surpassed the Rs 1,000 crore mark 11 days ago, it has yet to reach Rs 1,100 crore. This delay is concerning for its makers' ambitions to climb higher in the list of highest-grossing Indian films. Since July 13, when it entered the prestigious Rs 1,000 crore club, the film has added Rs 56.65 crore to its India nett, exceeding Siddharth Anand’s Pathaan to become the sixth highest-grossing film. However, its chances of surpassing Jawan globally, which holds the fifth position with Rs 1,160 crore, seem slim based on current trends.
| 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 | Jawan (2023) | Rs 1160 Cr | Rs 640.25 Cr | Rs 760 Cr | Rs 400 Cr | Rs 300 Cr | All-Time Blockbuster |
| 5 | Kalki 2898 AD (2024, Still Running) | Rs 1008 Cr | Rs 620.5 Cr | Rs 737 Cr | Rs 271 Cr | Rs 600 Cr | Blockbuster |
(Box office numbers according to Sacnilk)
On Tuesday, Kalki 2898 AD achieved an overall occupancy rate of 12.68% in the Telugu market for its 2D version. Morning shows started with 10.98% occupancy, increasing to 13.43% in the afternoon and peaking at 13.91% at night. The 3D version maintained an overall occupancy rate of 11.66%.
In North America, after becoming the second highest-grossing Indian film last week, Kalki 2898 AD has now amassed $18.2 million. The only film surpassing it there is SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, with reported earnings of $20.77 million.
Apart from Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, Kalki 2898 AD also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan in pivotal roles, adding to its allure at the box office.
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