Kalki 2898 AD Sets Yet Another Unbeatable Record on Monday
There’s no stopping Kalki 2898 AD, the high-budget sci-fi drama featuring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film was released on June 27 and has already shattered several box office records in its opening weekend. The Kalki storm continues as the film set a new record on its 5th day at the ticket counters worldwide.
According to the latest trade reports, Kalki 2898 AD grossed a solid Rs 70 crore at the global box office on Monday, July 1. This marks the highest ever global collection on a Monday by any Telugu movie to date. The film has now entered the Rs 600 crore club on its 5th day, with a cumulative 5-day total gross collection of approximately Rs 625 crore. Kalki 2898 AD is defying all expectations and is rapidly approaching the Rs 1,000 crore club.
Key Cast and Crew
Also starring Indian cinema legends Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan, along with Sobhana, Disha Patani, Anna Ben, Pasupathy, and several other prominent stars in key roles, Kalki 2898 AD is produced by veteran producer Ashwini Dutt. The film’s music is composed by Santhosh Narayanan.
Record-Breaking Feats of Kalki 2898 AD
Here is a comprehensive list of box office records set by Kalki 2898 AD:
- Highest Weekend Collection Ever: Released on June 27, Kalki 2898 AD stormed into theaters with a record-breaking opening weekend, raking in Rs 555 crore worldwide. This surpassed the previous record of Rs 520.79 crore held by Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan.
- Highest Grossing Telugu Film in Canada: Trade analyst Ramesh Bala confirmed that Kalki 2898 AD has become the highest-grossing Telugu film in Canada.
- Set to Surpass Salaar in Malaysia: Kalki 2898 AD is on track to surpass Salaar’s box office collection in Malaysia, with significant contributions from its Tamil version.
- Record in Germany: In Germany, Kalki 2898 AD became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024, achieving a record first weekend collection of €251,287.
- First Indian Film to Hit $11 Million in North America in the First Weekend: Kalki 2898 AD made history by becoming the first Indian film to surpass $11 million (approximately Rs 90.2 crore) in its opening weekend in North America.
- Third Place Worldwide Debut: Kalki 2898 AD debuted in third place at the worldwide box office, trailing behind Inside Out 2 and A Quiet Place: Day One.
- 2024’s Highest-Grossing Indian Film in Just 3 Days: In just three days of its release, Kalki 2898 AD had become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024.
- Biggest Opener of Indian Cinema in 2024: By minting Rs 191.5 crore worldwide on the opening day, Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD became the biggest opener of 2024.
- Third-Highest Opening for an Indian Film Ever: Kalki 2898 AD scored the third-highest opening for an Indian film ever, with a global opening of Rs 191.5 crore.
- Biggest Opener for Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone: Amitabh Bachchan’s top-grossing film is now Kalki 2898 AD, surpassing Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva. For Deepika Padukone, Kalki 2898 AD has significantly outperformed Pathaan, making it her highest opener to date.
Dominating Global Markets
Kalki 2898 AD is not just a domestic sensation but also a rage overseas. The film is dominating markets in North America, Canada, and Germany, reflecting its widespread appeal and keen anticipation among diverse audiences.
BookMyShow announced, “Kalki 2898 AD is off to a phenomenal start with 8.3 million tickets sold, marking the highest selling opening weekend since K.G.F: Chapter 2 on BookMyShow. The film has created a theatrical riot across India.”
As Kalki 2898 AD continues its unprecedented run, it remains to be seen how many more records this sci-fi drama will break in the coming days. Stay tuned to Filmy Alert for more updates on Kalki 2898 AD total box office collection and its journey to the Rs 1,000 crore club.