'Kalki 2898AD' 1st Day Box Office Collection: Solid Opening In Nizam, AP, US; Decent In Hindi Belt

The much-anticipated sci-fi epic 'Kalki 2898AD', featuring a star-studded cast including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, made a colossal entry into theaters worldwide on Thursday, setting the box office on fire.

Thunder Response For Advance Booking

On its opening day, the film, which is released in over 5000 screens in the country, sold over 22 lakh tickets in advance booking across India, signaling an overwhelming response from audiences. In Hindi markets alone, the advance booking crossed Rs 8 crore, with early estimates suggesting a first-day collection around Rs 20 crore.

The buzz and anticipation translated into massive numbers, with over Rs 50 crore generated from advance bookings nationwide. In Nizam region in Andhra, the film is poised to potentially gross an all-time high of Rs 35 crore, driven by robust booking trends. It is predicted to shatter the record of the 'RRR' (Rs 33.8 crore) and Prabhas' previous film 'Salaar' (Rs 32 crore).

Overall, Andhra Pradesh, predictions soar even higher, with expectations reaching up to Rs 110 crore in cumulative box office earnings on the first day. Overseas, the US premiere shows alone contributed an impressive Rs 30 crore to the global tally.

Key Points About 'Kalki 1st Day Box Office Collection'

• Over 22 Lakh Tickets sold in advance Booking on the first day in India.
• Advance bookings in Hindi surpassed Rs 8 crore.
• Estimated first-day Hindi collections around Rs 20 crore.
• Advance bookings across India exceeded Rs 50 crore.
• Nizam region poised for a potential all-time record gross of Rs 35 crore.
• Andhra Pradesh anticipates a possible collection of Rs 110 crore.
• US premiere shows contributed Rs 30 crore alone.
• Predicted worldwide collection to reach Rs 200 crore.
• Released across 3500 screens in North India.

'Kalki 2898AD' is forecasted to touch the Rs 200 crore mark in worldwide collections, marking a significant milestone in Indian cinema.

The film's stellar start not only underscores its massive appeal but also sets a new benchmark in the realm of Indian science fiction cinema, promising a blockbuster journey ahead at the box office.

Trade Analysts Speak

Responding to the advance booking, Trade analyst Taran Adarsh told Bollywood Hungama: "Some people were saying 'Film mein yeh nahin hai, woh nahin hai. Advance nahin lagegi'. Aaj sabki bolti bandh ho gayi hai! Even in smaller centres, Prabhas of course is a crowd puller. Yet, for them to buy tickets in advance is a big thing. Obviously, the casting of Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan has added to it. Moreover, the mere glimpse of Kamal Haasan has made everyone curious."

Anothe tracker Vishek Chauhan stated, "After 'Baahubali', Prabhas the actor has never compromised on Prabhas the star. No film has harmed his image, barring maybe Radhe Shyam. What really affects your stardom is when you start playing a paralysed person or doing films to prove your acting prowess. Such films often go against the image. But he has always been portrayed as a hero, be it Saaho, Salaar or even Adipurush for that matter. Also, all his films had masala."