In an impressive feat, Prabhas’ latest film “Kalki 2898 AD” has crossed the Rs. 400 crore mark on its sixth day at the Indian box office, making it the joint fourth-fastest film to achieve this milestone, alongside “Jawan.” The film is on track to gross around Rs. 465 crore by the end of its extended first week.
Box Office Performance
“Kalki 2898 AD” grossed approximately Rs. 33.50 crore on Tuesday, bringing its six-day total to just under Rs. 415 crore. The film experienced a standard 20% drop from Monday’s earnings, a typical trend for big openers as the initial weekend’s spillover demand diminishes.
Territorial Breakdown
The film has shown strong performance across various regions, with North India and the Telugu states leading the charge:
| Region | Share (In Rs.) | Gross (In Rs.) |
| Telugu States (AP/TS) | 110.00 Cr | 176.00 Cr |
| Nizam: | 52.50 Cr | 87.50 Cr |
| Ceeded: | 14.75 Cr | 21.00 Cr |
| Andhra: | 42.75 Cr | 67.50 Cr |
| Karnataka: | 20.00 Cr | 38.50 Cr |
| Tamil Nadu: | 12.00 Cr | 24.50 Cr |
| Kerala: | 7.00 Cr | 16.00 Cr |
| North India: | 70.00 Cr | 159.50 Cr |
| INDIA | 219.00 Cr | 414.50 Cr |
The total Indian gross stands at Rs. 414.50 crore.
Production and Recovery
“Kalki 2898 AD” is the most expensive Indian film ever made, with production costs exceeding Rs. 650 crore. Despite initial concerns due to subpar trailers and a modest opening day in the Telugu states, the film saw a significant surge in collections on Sunday, followed by stable holds on weekdays. This performance has ensured the film’s recovery and projected profitability.
Future Prospects
With its robust box office performance and widespread audience appeal, “Kalki 2898 AD” is set to become a landmark in Indian cinema. The film’s success highlights the growing potential of high-budget Indian films to perform well both domestically and internationally.
Stay tuned for more updates as “Kalki 2898 AD” continues to break records and set new benchmarks in the Indian film industry.
