Kalki 2898 AD is all set to bring a blend of mythological and futuristic experiences to the big screens. The film’s trailer has already created a significant buzz, and the pre-sales figures have added to the excitement. Recent reports indicate that the film has achieved remarkable figures in advance bookings, hinting at a strong start at the box office.
Nag Ashwin’s directorial Kalki 2898 AD is set in the dystopian world of Kashi and spans 6,000 years. Explaining the significance of this timeline, Ashwin stated, “The film begins 6000 years behind 2898 AD is 3102 BC, which is when the last avatar of Krishna is believed to have passed.”
Moreover, Kalki 2898 AD boasts a substantial production budget of around $72 million. Lead actor Prabhas stated the reason behind this significant budget by saying, “The whole film is made for international [audiences]. That’s why it’s the highest budget and we’ve got the best actors in the country.”
Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD advance box office collection explored
According to the Venky Box Office, Kalki 2898 AD has already made a significant impact at the USA box office. In North America alone, the film has gathered $700K from 1391 shows across 337 locations, with 22729 tickets sold. The North America Premier advance sales have reached $760K, showcasing strong anticipation for the film.
Moreover, a tweet from an X user highlights the extraordinary advance sales figures. He stated that Kalki 2898 AD has set records with North American weekend advance sales surpassing $1.25M just 15 days before its release. Due to high demand in Australia, organizers have added the IMAX show in Melbourne. Furthermore, advance booking opening resulted in the sale of nearly 5,000 tickets in the UK within 6 hours. However, it is essential to note that these figures may change by the end of the day.
X user Australian Telugu Films claimed that the IMAX show in Melbourne at 6:30 a.m. AEST is already houseful. Additionally, bookings for 3D shows are now open in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada languages.
As the film’s release date approaches on June 27, 2024, it will be interesting to see how Kalki 2898 AD performs at the box office.
