This film, set to release tomorrow, June 27, has already set a new record among Bollywood films. The anticipation for this Indian mythological science fiction is very high in India, as it promises to be the first of its kind in blending Indian mythology with science fiction in such a promising manner.
‘KALKI 2898 AD’ has become the first Indian film this year to sell more than 1 million tickets on its first day. It stars legendary actors like Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan.
The film has already reached pre-sales business of almost 40 to 50 crore rupees today. ‘KALKI 2898 AD’ is also performing well on average. It is expected to earn more than 60 crore rupees on its first day outside India, while it could earn around 120 crore rupees in India. Thus, the first-day total collection of ‘KALKI 2898 AD’ is expected to be between 180-200 crore rupees. If the film earns 200 crore rupees, it will become the third Indian film to have such a significant opening at the global box office.
If the film’s story turns out to be good, it will also receive substantial bookings through word of mouth. Additionally, ‘KALKI 2898 AD’ has already set a record in Hyderabad with its pre-sales business. It has become the first film to earn 14 crore rupees in the city on its opening day through advance sales.
The film not only sells due to star presence but also attempts to create a strong masterpiece by combining science fiction and Hinduism. Now it remains to be seen whether it lives up to the high expectations of the fans or not.
