Kalki 2898 AD box office collection: Prabhas' sci-fi drama BEATS Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan as it becomes the fourth highest grossing film in India

Kalki box office collection

Nag Ashwin’s mythological sci-fi epic, Kalki 2898 AD, starring industry heavyweights Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone, has been smashing box office records since its release. Not only has it emerged as the biggest hit of the year, but it has also become the highest-grossing foreign film in North America. Most notably, Kalki 2898 AD has now surpassed Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan to become the fourth highest-grossing film in India.

The film's earnings have been monumental. Kalki 2898 AD minted Rs 414.85 crore in its first week alone, followed by Rs 128.5 crore in the second week, Rs 56.1 crore in the third, Rs 24.4 crore in the fourth, and Rs 12.1 crore in the fifth. Despite a noticeable dip in its sixth week, where it earned Rs 65 lakh on Friday, Rs 1.25 crore on Saturday, and Rs 1.80 crore on Sunday, it still managed to maintain a strong box office presence. By Monday, its total collection reached Rs 640.15 crore.

As of Day 41, the film earned an additional Rs 15 lakh from its morning and early afternoon shows, bringing its overall collection to Rs 640.30 crore. This impressive feat allowed Kalki 2898 AD to surpass Jawan’s record of Rs 640.25 crore, thus becoming the fourth highest-grossing film in Indian cinema history.

Kalki 2898 AD has also made waves globally, crossing the Rs 1100 crore mark. To celebrate this milestone, the filmmakers announced a special offer for fans: tickets priced at just Rs 100 from August 2 to August 9.

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Director Nag Ashwin shared insights into the making of Kalki 2898 AD, highlighting the challenges and fears faced during production. The film’s unique blend of mythology and sci-fi required meticulous planning and execution, making its success all the more rewarding.

As Kalki 2898 AD continues to draw audiences, its legacy as a mythological sci-fi marvel is firmly cemented.