Deepika And Prabhas's Kalki 2898 AD Beats Shaitaan In Advance Bookings

Kalki 2898 AD Advance Booking Collection Day 1 (Hindi): Nag Ashwin's upcoming film, Kalki 2898 AD, has generated significant buzz since its announcement. This dystopian sci-fi movie features a star-studded cast including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani. Set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD, it is the first installment in the Kalki Cinematic Universe.

The film is highly anticipated and will be released in multiple languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and English. The advance booking for this sci-fi epic has already begun and received a positive response globally. Notably, the Hindi market has shown considerable interest.

According to Sacnilk's report, Kalki 2898 AD has earned over Rs 4.6 crores from advance bookings in the Hindi market alone. It has sold more than 1.8 lakh tickets so far. This performance surpasses Ajay Devgn's Shaitaan, which collected Rs 4.14 crores from advance bookings on its first day.

Here's a breakdown of the gross collection and average ticket price (ATP) for different formats:

Total Collection Across India: Rs 4,69,19,640.59 [4.69 Cr]

Total Tickets Sold (Day 1): 1,81,845

The storyline of Kalki 2898 AD reportedly includes events from the Mahabharata set in 3102 BC. In an interview with Deadline, Nag Ashwin clarified that the movie "does not involve any characters actively worshipped by large numbers of Hindus". He added that viewers can interpret it as either deeply religious or as a tale of someone with immense power finding their mentor.

The film's unique narrative approach and high production values have contributed to its anticipation among audiences worldwide. As the release date approaches, it remains to be seen how Kalki 2898 AD will perform at the box office.

The initial response to advance bookings indicates strong interest and sets high expectations for this ambitious project.