The upcoming film “Kalki 2898 AD” featuring the renowned actor Prabhas is set to make a splash at the box office, following his global recognition from the Baahubali series. Recently, the film’s trailer received a lot of love from the audience.
Apart from Prabhas, “Kalki” also stars Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Amitabh Bachchan in pivotal roles. It is scheduled for release worldwide on June 27, including in India. The film is directed by Nag Ashwin, known for his previous successful works.
With a whopping budget of 600 crore rupees, “Kalki 2898 AD” has already made history as India’s most expensive film ever made. Such a hefty budget means high expectations for its box office performance as well.
Advance bookings for “Kalki” have already started creating a buzz, especially in Australia and North America, where thousands of tickets have been sold even before its release date, which is just 6 days away. As the release date approaches, excitement among the audience continues to grow.
Trade analysts like Ramesh Bala believe that Prabhas’ star power will ensure a strong opening for the film, particularly in the Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) and in cities like Bangalore where his stardom is unparalleled. He mentioned, “Films like Baahubali, RRR, and KGF 2 have shown that there is a market for big-budget films in Hindi as well. Kalki 2898 AD has the potential with its star-studded cast including Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan.”
Atul Mohan, another trade expert, commented, “This is a big-budget film with a star-studded cast, and the VFX looks promising. Awareness needs to be increased in the Hindi belt, but there’s potential. The real performance will be seen after the release.”
With no negative controversies like some recent big releases, Kalki 2898 AD seems poised to capitalize on its positive reception so far. Whether it can surpass the earnings of blockbusters like RRR, Dangal, Pathan, Jawan, and Baahubali 2 remains to be seen. These films have earned more than 1,000 crore rupees globally, setting a high benchmark for Kalki to potentially break.
In conclusion, while expectations are high due to its massive budget and stellar cast, the actual box office performance of “Kalki 2898 AD” will ultimately determine its fate in the annals of Indian cinema history.