The Secret Behind No-Pay Cameos in ‘Kalki 2898 AD

The highly anticipated film ‘Kalki 2898 AD‘ hit theaters worldwide on yesterday to eager audiences

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Early reports suggest it received mixed talk from morning shows but has already set records at the box office.

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On its opening day, the movie raked in a staggering 191.5 crores, a testament to its massive pre-release hype.

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