Prabhas' new sci-fi epic off to a strong start at the box office globally
The highly anticipated new film starring Prabhas titled ‘Kalki 2898 AD' directed by acclaimed director Nag Ashwin has made considerable gains at the box office during its opening day collection according to early estimates. Information obtained from industry tracking sources reveal that the big budget spectacle had sold an estimated 55 Crores worth of tickets prior to release through advance bookings alone across India.
Upon its release on June 27th, ‘Kalki 2898 AD' received widespread patronage from audiences filling theaters to capacity. The film has particularly strong openings in the key markets of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh where shows were over 70% full. Other regional markets like Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada also reported sizeable footfalls for the new film.
Globally, trade analysts predict the total worldwide box office collection for ‘Kalki 2898 AD' on day one is expected to exceed 200 Crores based on especially strong pre-release ticket sales in key international markets. This would place it among the highest grossing Indian films globally on opening day if early projections hold.
Starring Prabhas alongside Deepika Padukone and featuring notable cameo appearances, ‘Kalki 2898 AD' has generated immense anticipation given the proven track records of its lead actor and director. Only time will tell if the big budget sci-fi epic has what it takes to join the list of all-time blockbuster openers from Indian cinema. With the festive weekend ahead, the film seems set for strong business in its opening extended four day frame.
