The sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD continues its successful run in theaters, having completed two weeks since its release. On its 14th day, the film grossed ₹7.5 crore in India, bringing its total domestic earnings to ₹536.75 crore, according to Sacnilk. The producers, Vyjayanthi Films, reported that the film had crossed ₹900 crore globally by its 11th day. It has now surpassed the lifetime earnings of Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, which grossed ₹915 crore worldwide in 2023.
Kalki 2898 AD is now the second-biggest hit for its lead star Prabhas, following SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali 2, which grossed over ₹1788 crore worldwide in 2017. Additionally, it has become the highest-grossing film for veteran actors Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan.
Despite experiencing a significant drop of over 75% on its second Monday, when it earned ₹10.4 crore, the film has maintained steady collections in single digits. The decline from Tuesday to Wednesday was approximately 14%, according to Sacnilk.
Initially, Kalki 2898 AD garnered most of its revenue from the Telugu version but has now shifted focus to the Hindi market. On its 14th day, the Hindi version contributed ₹4.75 crore, while the Telugu version earned ₹1.7 crore. The Hindi version has grossed ₹229.05 crore, whereas the Telugu version stands at ₹252.1 crore. On Wednesday, the film recorded a Hindi occupancy rate of 13.81% and a Telugu occupancy rate of 18.6%.
Kalki 2898 AD features a dystopian world set in 2898 AD and is inspired by Hindu scriptures. The film is directed by Nag Ashwin and stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani in lead roles.