Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Collection Day 2: Prabhas’ Movie Maintains Strong Hold, Surpasses KGF 2

Kalki 2898 AD: A Sci-Fi Epic Makes a Big Splash at the Box Office

Record-breaking Start with a Slight Dip

Kalki 2898 AD, a new science fiction movie set in a future world, had a fantastic opening day at the box office in India. It earned an impressive ₹95.3 crore (approximately $11.4 million) on Thursday, June 27th, making it the third-highest grossing opening day for an Indian film ever! However, on its second day, the film’s earnings dropped by about half, bringing in ₹54 crore (approximately $6.4 million). Despite the drop, the movie is still doing very well and is expected to pick up again over the weekend.

Big Stars and Big Budget

The movie stars some of India’s biggest celebrities, including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan. It’s also one of the most expensive Indian films ever made, with a reported budget of ₹600 crore (approximately $71.4 million).

A Dystopian Future with Hindu Mythology

Kalki 2898 AD takes place in a ruined world in the year 2898. The story is a mix of science fiction and elements from the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The film follows a group of people who are on a mission to protect a special unborn child named Kalki.

A Planned Series and Bigger Role for a Villain

Kalki 2898 AD is planned to be the first movie in a series of films called the “Kalki Cinematic Universe.” The villain of the first movie, Yaskin, played by Kamal Haasan, is expected to play a much bigger role in the sequels.

Strong Second Day Numbers and Positive Outlook

Even with the drop in earnings on the second day, Kalki 2898 AD’s total collection for the first two days is still a strong ₹149.3 crore (approximately $17.8 million). The movie is doing especially well in Telugu theaters, where it had a 65% occupancy rate on Friday. Overall, the outlook for the film remains positive, and it’s expected to continue to do well at the box office.