Kalki 2898 AD is a high-budget film directed by Nag Ashwin, starring the popular Pan India star Prabhas. It is produced by C. Aswani Dutt along with his daughters Swapna Dutt and Priyanka Dutt under the banner of “Vyjayanthi Movies”, with a massive budget of Rs. 500 crores.
The visuals in teasers, trailers, and promotional clips have drawn comparisons to Hollywood films, generating significant buzz. It received a great response from audiences on its first day, leading to strong box office openings.
The film has maintained steady collections even on weekdays and performed well in its second weekend. Despite it being the 12th day, which is typically a Monday, “Kalki 2898 AD” continues to perform strongly without losing its momentum. Here’s a look at its collections over the first 12 days:
| Nizam | 80.92 cr |
| Ceded | 18.77 cr |
| Uttarandhra | 18.97 cr |
| East | 11.13 cr |
| West | 7.30 cr |
| Guntur | 10.11 cr |
| Krishna | 10.18 cr |
| Nellore | 5.21 cr |
| AP + Telangana (Total) | 162.59 cr |
| Karnataka | 29.05 cr |
| Tamil Nadu | 18.01 cr |
| Kerala | 9.67 cr |
| Hindi (North) | 112.50 cr |
| Overseas | 107.14 cr |
| World Wide | 438.96 cr (share) |
The theatrical earnings of “Kalki 2898 AD” amounted to Rs. 381 crores. To break even, the film needed to gather a total share of Rs. 385 crores. Within 12 days, it amassed a share of Rs. 438.96 crores. Not only did it recover its costs within 11 days, but it also became a super hit by earning a profit of Rs. 53.96 crores.
