Kalki 2898 AD Falls Short Of Fighter, Becomes 2nd Biggest Hindi Opener Of 2024, 37% Below Prabhas’ Adipurush

Suryaprakash Singh
6 Min Read

Post the success of the Baahubali series, Prabhas has become a household name across India. His films, synonymous with the Pan-India cinema concept, are expected to break new box office records with each release.

Some succeed, while others fall short. His latest release, Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin, features a stellar cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone.

Kalki 2898 AD Fails To DEFEAT Fighter On Hindi Box Office

The sci-fi mythological film has set the box office on fire with a Rs 100.75 crore opening day in India, marking the biggest day-one opening in Indian cinema history. The Telugu version led the way, contributing Rs 69 crore to the total.

However, when it comes to the Hindi collection numbers, Kalki 2898 AD fell short compared to Prabhas’ previous films like Adipurush and even Hrithik Roshan’s Fighter.

Kalki 2898 AD earned about Rs 22.50 crore on its opening day in Hindi, but this figure did not surpass the Rs 24.60 crore earned by Fighter. Additionally, it lagged behind Prabhas’ last release, Adipurush, which despite being a flop, managed an opening of Rs 37.25 crore—37% more than Kalki 2898 AD.

Nevertheless, Kalki 2898 AD is poised to cross the Rs 100 crore mark in India within the next few hours, beginning its journey to potentially rewrite box office history.

Top Hindi Grossers of 2024

RankFilmOpening Day Collection (Rs)
1Fighter24.60 crore
2Kalki 2898 AD22.50 crore
3BadeMiyanChoteMiyan16 crore
4Shaitaan15.21 crore
5Crew10.28 crore
6Maidaan (including previews)7.50 crore
7TBMAUJ7.02 crore
8Mr and Mrs Mahi6.85 crore
9Article 3706.12 crore
10Yodha4.25 crore
11Munjya4.21 crore
12Crakk4.11 crore
13Srikanth2.41 crore
14Merry Christmas2.30 crore
15HanuMan2.15 crore
16Madgaon Express1.63 crore
17Bhaiyaaji1.44 crore
18Main Atal Hoon1.15 crore
19Swatantrya Veer Savarkar1.10 crore
20Laapataa Ladies1.02 crore
21Do Aur Do Pyaar0.80 crore
22Ruslaan0.79 crore
23Captain Miller0.65 crore
24Bastar: The Naxal Story0.35 crore
25KKHJ0.20 crore
26LSD 20.18 crore
27Operation Valentine0.18 crore

Kalki 2898 AD India Collections Day 1

In India, Kalki 2898 AD amassed a commendable Rs 100.75 crore on its opening day, showcasing its immense popularity across different regional languages. The film garnered Rs 69 crore in Telugu, Rs 4.5 crore in Tamil, Rs 25 crore in Hindi, and Rs 2.25 crore in Malayalam, underscoring its broad appeal and nationwide success.

With these impressive figures combined, the worldwide gross for Kalki 2898 AD now stands at a staggering Rs. 191.50 crore, positioning it as one of the top debutants in Indian cinema, just ahead of KGF Chapter 2.

First-day India box office collections of Kalki 2909 AD

LanguageCollection (in Rs crore)
TeluguRs 69 crore
TamilRs 4.5 crore
HindiRs 25 crore
MalayalamRs 2.25 crore

Kalki’s Overseas Box Office Collection Day 1

The international rollout began with previews in key markets, including North America, where it raked in an astounding USD 7.40 million (approximately Rs 62 crores) by Thursday.

Of this total, USD 4.50 million was earned during the previews alone, indicating strong early interest among viewers. Territories that premiered the film on Wednesday continued to show robust performance on Thursday, setting the stage for an extended weekend projection of USD 14-15 million.

First-day overseas box office collections of Kalki 2909 AD

AreaGross
United StatesUSD 5,000,000
CanadaUSD 510,000
AustraliaUSD 310,000
Middle EastUSD 650,000
Rest of AsiaUSD 230,000
United KingdomUSD 500,000
EuropeUSD 175,000
Rest of WorldUSD 50,000
OVERSEASUSD 7,425,000
(Rs. 62.00 Cr.)

 

Total: Rs 162.75 Cr

About This Prabhas Starrer

Produced by C Aswani Dutt of Vyjayanthi Movies, the film’s promotional efforts have matched its grand scale. A recent Mumbai event saw the gathering of stars like Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan, marking a significant moment when Amitabh Bachchan humbly touched producer C Aswani Dutt’s feet during the proceedings.

Kalki 2898 AD not only promises to entertain but also embodies a milestone in Indian cinema, uniting legends of the past with the stars of today and the visions of the future. As it continues its global journey, the film is poised to leave an indelible mark on the box office and the hearts of audiences worldwide.

(Also read: Kalki 2898 AD Makes A ROARING Start At The Box Office With USD 7M+ Overseas, Rakes In Rs 191.50 Crore Worldwide & Rs 22.50 Crore In Hindi On Day 1)

Stay tuned with us for latest news, Hindi box office news, Hollywood news, OTT news, latest bollywood news and latest box office news.

Share This Article
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.