Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Collection Day 1, 191 Cr World Wide Opining?
Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Collection Day 1: The Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan starrer earned an estimated ₹95 crore net in India on its release day and ₹65 crore worldwide across languages — Telegu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and others.
On the inaugural day of its release, Kalki 2898 AD’s global box office earnings stood at an impressive ₹191 crore. This cinematic venture, headlined by Prabhas alongside Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan, garnered a net of ₹95 crore in India and ₹65 crore internationally across various languages including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam.
Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film portrays Prabhas in the role of a bounty hunter amidst a star-studded ensemble cast featuring Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan.
Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Collection Day 1:
The initial global net collection of ₹191 crore for Kalki 2898 AD on its release day, sourced from Sacnilk data, reflects its substantial appeal among audiences. In India, it earned ₹95 crore domestically and an additional ₹65 crore from overseas markets, spanning multiple linguistic regions.
In a striking twist of fate, Kalki 2898 AD has eclipsed the previous North American premiere record set by SS Rajamouli’s RRR, featuring Ram Charan and Jr NTR. RRR graced 10.2k screens, amassing $3 million from its initial screenings, marking a historic milestone for Indian cinema by exceeding the $3 million benchmark. Conversely, Kalki 2898 AD, with a more modest release on 8.2k screens, has already garnered $3.5 million from its premiere showings. This remarkable feat was proudly heralded by the film’s producers across various social media platforms.
Language-wise Collections
Detailed breakdowns from Sacnilk indicate that the film performed strongest in Telugu, with collections reaching ₹64.5 crore, followed by Hindi (₹24 crore), Tamil (₹4 crore), Malayalam (₹2.2 crore), and Kannada (₹30 lakh).
Occupancy for Kalki 2898 AD
Examining occupancy rates, Kalki 2898 AD achieved an impressive 85.15% attendance for 2D Telugu screenings and 79.02% for 3D presentations on its opening day. Tamil screenings saw 31.68% for 2D and 39.42% for 3D, while Hindi screenings marked 29.79% for 2D and 39.15% for 3D. Kannada recorded 32.09% for 2D without 3D data, and Malayalam saw 35.94% for 2D and 79.90% for 3D showings.
Opinions ranged from high acclaim to disappointment, with one viewer expressing awe at its cinematic prowess and another likening it to Hollywood standards. Conversely, criticisms centered on pacing issues and comedic shortcomings, with some viewers finding the movie underwhelming, particularly in its first half.
In summary, Kalki 2898 AD’s debut has sparked diverse reactions, blending admiration for its visual spectacle with reservations about certain narrative and tonal choices.
