“Kalki 2898 AD” garnered an impressive ₹180 crore in worldwide net collections on its opening day. The movie witnessed an overall 85.15% occupancy for Telugu 2D shows and 79.02% for 3D.
On its opening day, “Kalki 2898 AD” garnered an impressive ₹180 crore in worldwide net collections, according to Sacnilk. The film, featuring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan, achieved an estimated ₹95 crore net in India and ₹65 crore from international markets, spanning across multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam.
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Language-Wise Collection Breakdown
As per Sacnilk, the film’s collections in India saw Telugu screenings leading with ₹64.5 crore, followed by Hindi with ₹24 crore, Tamil with ₹4 crore, Malayalam with ₹2.2 crore, and Kannada with ₹30 lakh.
Occupancy Rates
“Kalki 2898 AD” witnessed an overall 85.15% occupancy for Telugu 2D shows and 79.02% for 3D on its opening day. The Tamil versions saw 31.68% (2D) and 39.42% (3D) occupancy, while the Hindi screenings had 29.79% (2D) and 39.15% (3D) occupancy. The Kannada version had a 32.09% occupancy rate for 2D shows, with no data available for 3D screenings. Malayalam shows had 35.94% (2D) and 79.90% (3D) occupancy.
Audience Reviews
Post its theatrical release, “Kalki 2898 AD” elicited mixed reactions on social media. Enthusiastic viewers praised its sci-fi elements and special effects, likening it to a “Hollywood blockbuster.” However, others criticized aspects like the acting, plot, and comedic elements.
One moviegoer marveled at the film, saying, “I couldn’t believe my eyes—am I watching an Indian movie or a Hollywood blockbuster? The quality and graphics are uncompromised. In one word, congratulations to the entire team. Proud of you all, especially Nag Ashwin. Love you, man.”
Another commented, “Stellar is an understatement. Outstanding and enthralling feat from Telugu cinema.”
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A reviewer hailed it as a “masterpiece,” highlighting the visuals and unique storyline, though they noted that the screenplay felt flat. They added, “Prabhas has a fun character.”
Yet, some viewers were less impressed. One stated, “The movie is bearable whenever Prabhas is NOT on the screen. The world-building is good but it’s boring first half. And Comedy falls flat! Some cringe moments too! So far very poor! Hoping to get it better in Second Half!”
Another disgruntled viewer labeled it a “COMPLETE MESS” and a “Heartbreak for Prabhas Fans,” citing “Useless Cameos to cover failure and Poor Direction, No Screenplay.” They compared it to “Rajinikanth’s Kochadaiyaan,” predicting a substantial financial loss.