Kalki 2898 AD's Box Office Collection Hits New Heights On Day 3

Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Collection Day 3 (Hindi): Prabhas and Deepika Padukone have every reason to celebrate. Their first collaboration, Kalki 2898 AD, has had a spectacular start at the box office. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film also stars Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Disha Patani. It has been one of the year's most eagerly awaited releases. Kalki 2898 AD is a dystopian science fiction film and holds the title of the most expensive film in Indian cinema.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD, Kalki 2898 AD intertwines events from the Mahabharata set in 3102 BC. The film created significant buzz and received rave reviews upon release. It had a remarkable opening day collection of Rs 95.3 crores across all languages (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam).

The Hindi version of Kalki 2898 AD also saw an impressive start. According to Sacnilk, it earned Rs 22.5 crores on its opening day and Rs 23 crores on the second day (first Friday). On its third day (first Saturday), the film saw a decent increase in earnings with Rs 27 crores, bringing its total Hindi market collection to Rs 72.5 crores.

Despite competing with the India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2024 finals, Kalki 2898 AD remained unaffected at the box office. The movie's global performance has been equally impressive, amassing Rs 298.5 crores worldwide within just two days of its release.

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, "We can take it as extremely religious or we can take it as the story of somebody who was born with a lot of power, didn't know what to do with it, and found his mentor in the process."

The anticipation for Kalki 2898 AD was palpable long before its release due to its unique storyline and star-studded cast. The film's success is a testament to its captivating narrative and stellar performances by Prabhas and Deepika Padukone.

The movie's setting in a futuristic world combined with elements from ancient mythology offers viewers a unique cinematic experience. This blend of genres has contributed significantly to its widespread appeal.

As Kalki 2898 AD continues to perform well at the box office, it will be interesting to see how it fares in the coming weeks. The film's initial success suggests that it could become one of the highest-grossing films in Indian cinema history.