- Key Points:
- ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ earns Rs 595.75 crore nett in India, maintains steady earnings on its 21st day.
- The film’s worldwide earnings surpassed Rs 1000 crore by its 16th day.
- Competition expected from Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Bad Newz’ releasing this Friday.
How is ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Faring at the Box Office?
The Prabhas-starrer ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, directed by Nag Ashwin, has been running in theaters for three weeks and continues to dominate the box office. As of its 21st day, the film has amassed Rs 595.75 crore nett at the domestic box office, as reported by industry tracker Sacnilk. On the 21st day, the movie collected Rs 6.5 crore, a slight increase from the previous day’s Rs 5.1 crore, likely boosted by the Muharram holiday observed in many parts of India.
What Are the Global Earnings of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’?
On July 13, Vyjayanthi Movies, the producers of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, announced that the film had crossed the Rs 1000 crore mark worldwide by its 16th day of release. Since then, the film has generated approximately Rs 45 crore nett in India, suggesting it may have surpassed the lifetime worldwide earnings of Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Pathaan’, which stands at Rs 1055 crore.
Future Prospects and Competition
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is expected to face some competition from the upcoming Vicky Kaushal-starrer ‘Bad Newz’, set to release this Friday. However, the film has been performing exceptionally well, particularly in the Hindi-speaking regions, overtaking Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Fighter’ to become the biggest ‘Bollywood’ movie of the year.
Comparisons and Box Office Rankings
Currently, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is trailing Shah Rukh Khan’s 2023 film ‘Jawan’, which grossed Rs 640.25 crore nett domestically and Rs 1160 crore worldwide. Given the absence of major pan-Indian releases in the coming weeks, it is anticipated that ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ will surpass ‘Jawan’s’ numbers.
The film still has a way to go to catch up with some of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. These include:
- ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ (Rs 1788 crore)
- ‘RRR’ (Rs 1230 crore)
- ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ (Rs 1215 crore)
At the top of the list is Aamir Khan’s ‘Dangal’, which leads with Rs 2070 crore worldwide.
Conclusion
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has had a remarkable run at the box office, demonstrating strong earning potential both domestically and internationally. With solid performances and strategic release timing, the film is on track to become one of the year’s top earners. As it continues to perform well, all eyes will be on its ability to climb the ranks of the highest-grossing Indian films in history.
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