Director Nag Ashwin‘s sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD made waves at the box office worldwide, setting new records upon its release. However, its weekdays have seen a decline in earnings following a stellar second weekend.
Featuring a star-studded cast including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, the film now faces uncertainties about reaching the Rs 1000 crore mark in India.
The film showed resilience in single-screen cinemas despite some regions experiencing a drop in collections during weekdays. However, it faced significant declines starting from the second Monday after enjoying a strong initial run.
Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Collection Drops Further On Day 14
Kalki 2898 AD achieved a remarkable feat by surpassing Rs 200 crore within just 11 days of its release, highlighting its blockbuster status. Yet, adverse weather conditions, particularly heavy rains, impacted its performance on the crucial second Monday.
On Day 12, the film saw a substantial decline of over 69.32%, earning Rs 6.75 crore, bringing its total to Rs 219.25 crore over 12 days.
The trend continued with earnings of Rs 5.15 crore on the thirteenth day (second Tuesday), pushing its cumulative total to Rs 224.40 crore nett in Hindi. By the 14th day, it earned Rs 4.30 crore, accumulating a total of Rs 228.70 crore nett in Hindi.
| Day | Collection (in Rs crore) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Thursday) | 22.50 |
| Day 2 (Friday) | 23.25 |
| Day 3 (Saturday) | 26.25 |
| Day 4 (Sunday) | 40.15 |
| Day 5 (Monday) | 16.50 |
| Day 6 (Tuesday) | 13.00 |
| Day 7 (Wednesday) | 11.50 |
| Day 8 (Thursday) | 10.10 |
| Day 9 (Friday) | 9.75 |
| Day 10 (Saturday) | 17.50 |
| Day 11 (Sunday) | 22.00 |
| Day 12 (Monday) | 6.75 (sharpest drop yet) |
| Day 13 (Tuesday) | 5.15 (continued to drop) |
| Day 14 (Wednesday) | 4.30 (dropped further) |
| Total | 228.70 cr nett |
Now, it is expected to drop more as the film will face competition from the latest releases like Sarfira and Indian 2 from July 12.
If the film picks up this weekend, it could potentially become the first blockbuster of the year in the Hindi belt, surpassing the Rs 300 crore mark. Its global gross has already soared to an impressive Rs 900 crore, positioning it to soon join the exclusive Rs 1000 crore club.
About Kalki 2898 AD
Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki 2898 AD is an epic science fiction dystopian saga. The film boasts a stellar ensemble including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. Set in the distant future of 2898 AD, the plot revolves around the mission to protect Kalki, an unborn child, from SUM-80, a creation of a futuristic laboratory.
Critics have lauded the film for its ambitious storyline that blends futuristic themes with elements of mythology.
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