Aditya N
Aditya N
‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ a highly awaited film of the year, has created a significant buzz at the box office and resonated with audiences globally. Helmed by Nag Ashwin, this dystopian masterpiece showcases Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, captivating audiences not just in India but across the world. The sci-fi spectacle, starring Prabhas and directed by Nag Ashwin, continues to impress viewers with its remarkable performance at the ticket windows. Within a mere eight days, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has exceeded Rs 660 Crores at the worldwide box office, a testament to its global appeal.
It is widely known that Kalki was released in theaters amidst massive expectations, and director Nag Ashwin made a near-perfect film that has enthralled audiences. Kalki 2898 AD has already crossed the 14M mark in North America, and the trade experts anticipate a superb weekend for the film at the global box office. Prabhas’s film Kalki has achieved remarkable success in both the Indian and North American box office. Should its positive momentum continue into the following week, it may very well be the first Indian film to surpass 15 MILLION TICKETS sold by the end of its theatrical run. According to the ticketing app Book My Show statistics, 8M tickets have been sold for Kalki 2898 AD till the other day, while Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan stands at 7M and Ranbir Kapoor – Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal sold 6.5M tickets.
Kalki 2898 AD presents a captivating storyline and impressive imagery, capturing the attention of its audience. The narrative unfolds in a dystopian future, 6000 years after the Kurukshetra war of the Mahabharata, depicting a world under the control of oppressive forces. Prabhas portrays Bhairava, a determined bounty hunter, while Deepika Padukone takes on the role of Sumathi (SUM-80), a pregnant test subject. Amitabh Bachchan embodies the character of Ashwatthama, deeply rooted in the Mahabharata, and Kamal Haasan brings to life the formidable supreme leader, Yaskin. Although the film’s epic tale continues, the narrative remains unfinished. The directors have announced that a follow-up is currently in production, leaving the audience eagerly anticipating the next chapter. While the exact release date for the sequel is pending, sources suggest that it is slated for a summer 2025 premiere, adding to the excitement.
