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    'Kalki 2898 AD' Hindi box office collection: Prabhas-starrer beats Rajamouli’s 'RRR' record

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    The movie 'Kalki 2898 AD' directed by Nag Ashwin has achieved remarkable success at the box office, crossing the 200 crore mark in the Hindi market. With a star-studded cast and captivating visual effects, the film has garnered widespread attention for its unique blend of mythology and science fiction.

    'Kalki 2898 AD' crosses 200 crore mark in 11 daysET Online
    'Kalki 2898 AD' crosses 200 crore mark in 11 days
    The 'Kalki 2898 AD', directed by Nag Ashwin on Monday opening crossed the 200 crore mark in the Hindi box office. According to the Sacnilk website, 'Kalki 2898 AD' has amassed a remarkable Rs 18.3 crore at the Malayalam Net Box Office in just 11 days, with Rs 1.9 crore collected on the 11th day alone from Kerala.

    In North America, the movie has performed exceptionally well, breaking records set by SS Rajamouli's 'RRR.' 'Kalki 2898 AD' has become the third highest Indian grosser in North America, trailing only behind Shah Rukh Khan’s 'Pathaan' and SS Rajamouli’s 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.'

    Before the weekend, 'Kalki 2898 AD' was in the sixth position among the top Indian films in North America, beating the likes of Aamir Khan’s 'Dangal' and Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, and Deepika Padukone’s 'Padmaavat.' On its 10th day, the film reached the third spot with a total collection of US $15,546,885. By the end of the 11th day, it added another $431,000, taking the total to over US $16 million.

    Globally, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is making waves with its box office performance. The worldwide gross has reached a magnificent Rs 832.2 crore, while the India net stands at an impressive Rs 510.05 crore.

    DayBox Office Collection (in Crores)Comments
    Day 122.5 crStrong opening, good initial audience reception
    Day 223 crConsistent performance, positive word of mouth
    Day 326 crWeekend boost, increased footfall in theaters
    Day 440 crHighest collection day, public holiday advantage
    Day 516.5 crExpected drop after the holiday, steady earnings
    Day 613 crMidweek slump, typical for most movies
    Day 711.5 crEnd of first week, consistent with midweek trends
    Day 810.2 crStart of second week, slight decline in audience
    Day 99.4 crMaintaining momentum, strong fanbase support
    Day 1018.5 crWeekend surge, strong family audience
    Day 1122 crSustained interest, positive reviews contributing
    Total221.9 crImpressive overall performance at the box office
    'Kalki 2898 AD' is touted as the most expensive film ever produced in India, with a reported budget of Rs 600 crore. This mythological and sci-fi action drama was released globally on June 27 in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and English.

    The star-studded cast includes some of the biggest names in Indian cinema. Prabhas leads the ensemble, joined by legendary actors Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan. The film also features Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, Saswata Chatterjee, and Shobhana, among others.

    Nag Ashwin’s ambitious 3D spectacle has captivated audiences with its grand visual effects and compelling narrative. The climax fight sequences of the film are said to be the main highlight of the movie.

    'Kalki 2898 AD' is a science fiction drama with a tinge of mythology, based on the birth of Lord Vishnu's avatar Kalki in the Kali Yuga and how the immortal Ashwatthama saves his birth.

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