Kalki 2898 AD: Catch the Blockbuster! Prabhas, Deepika & Amitabh Bachchan’s latest film breaks records with the highest North American premiere collection
Kalki 2898 AD, Director Nag Ashwin’s magnum effort is off to a record-breaking start at the box office. The film stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan in major roles.
According to sources, the film broke the previous record created in the North American premieres established by SS Rajamouli’s previous release ‘RRR’, which starred Ram Charan and Jr. NTR. Interestingly enough, despite being released on fewer screens than before, the picture was able to meet their expectations, demonstrating the film’s immense success among viewers.
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SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’, which paired Ram Charan and Jr NTR on screen together for the first time, was released on about 10.2k screens and collected $3 million from its opening weekend, becoming the first Indian film to do so.
In comparison, Kalki 2898 AD, was released on only 8.2k screens but has already collected around $3.5 million from its first showings as reported by the film’s creators on social media.
There’s a question that arises in everyone’s mind: Who is Kalki?
Kalki is believed to be Vishnu’s tenth and last avatar, who is expected to appear on Earth at the end of the Kali Yuga. Kalki will then end all evil and arrive in the Satya Yuga. Kalki is frequently depicted as riding a white horse while carrying a burning sword.
According to the Shrimad Bhagwat Purana, Kalki will be born in Shambhala, Moradabad District, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. According to Hindu traditions, Kalki would be born as the child of an ascetic Brahmin named Vishnuyasha. The Kalki avatar is mentioned as well in the Vishnu Purana and the Kalki Purana.
A Short Summary of Kalki 2898 AD
Kalki 2898 AD, in the movie, depicts Prabhas trying to capture Deepika, who is expecting a kid who will end all evil in their lifetime. At the same time, Amitabh Bachchan promises to protect both Deepika and her unborn child.
Amitabh Bachchan tells Deepika Padukone that she is carrying a “god” in her womb. The movie is set in a place called Kashi, which is ruled by Yaskin, played by one of the greatest actor Kamal Haasan.
Deepika Padukone plays the role of Sumathi in the movie. Her character is that she is pregnant with the child who will prove to be the nemesis of the evil forces ruling the world.
While Prabhas’ character plays the role that is tasked with capturing Sumathi, Amitabh Bachchan’s Ashwatthama vows to protect her and her unborn child. The unborn child, which will be the Kalki avatar.
According to traditions, Kalki additionally has a wife, named Princess Padmavati, who possesses the heavenly qualities of Goddess Lakshmi. It remains uncertain who would play the roles of Kalki and Padmavati in Nag Ashwin’s Kalki Cinematic Universe. At the same time, the film indicates that the subsequent installment will focus on Yaskin’s character.
People’s reactions to the movie Kalki 2898 AD
According to the Reddit comments, some people claim that the film’s success can be attributed to higher ticket prices. A fan remarked, “Aren’t they charging like $36 per ticket?”. According to one article, IMAX performances have ticket prices in the $35 range, whereas ‘RRR’ was around $25.
At the same time, at the domestic box office, despite the building excitement surrounding the film’s release, ‘Kalki 2898 AD‘, tickets are selling for up to Rs 2,300 in locations such as Mumbai. This cost is not commonplace in major cities and theaters.
Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan‘, which was released on September 2023, sold tickets for as much high as Rs 2,400 last year. Shah Rukh Khan’s second major release of the year, ‘Jawan’, was directed by Atlee and followed the huge success of ‘Pathaan‘.
In response to the high level of interest among people in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, the Andhra Pradesh government has approved a hike in ticket pricing. According to a government directive, single-screen theater ticket prices have been raised to Rs 75, while multiplexes charge up to Rs 125.
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Furthermore, the government has permitted one additional show every day, allowing five shows to be screened daily for up to 14 days after the release, rather than the customary four shows everyday. This measure is projected to substantially increase the film’s revenue.
“The movie closes on a positive note and raises a few questions: Who will be Deepika’s child? How will Deepika be shielded by Amitabh’s Ashwathama? Project K: What is it? What is the desire of Kamal Haasan’s character? Does Prabhas recognize his actual abilities? How will science and mythology’s war be resolved? “Excited to witness Nag Ashwin’s Kalki world in the future,” the assessment adds.
From the News18
With a lot of talk surrounding it, Kalki 2898 AD is poised to become a huge hit. News18 Showsha rated the movie 4.5 out of 5. “The film develops post-interval and starts to fall into place,” says our evaluation of the movie. The plot finally becomes evident, and you start to comprehend what was going on in the first half. Then, it capitalizes on your curiosity by leaving you wondering, “What will happen next?” The film is worth seeing since it blends science, technology, mythology, and action into one cohesive whole.
