Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Collection Day 2: Prabhas-Starrer Faces 43% Drop, Nets Rs 149 Crore, Kalki 2898 AD’s Second Day budget and collection Performance.
Kalki 2898 AD’s Second-Day Performance: A Closer Look
The highly anticipated film, Kalki 2898 AD, experienced a noticeable decline in its box office collections on its second day. Despite a record-breaking opening, the Prabhas-starrer saw its earnings drop by 43%, netting Rs 149 crore by the end of Day 2.
Sharp Decline in Telugu Version
The Telugu version of Kalki 2898 AD witnessed the most significant drop. Collections fell sharply from Rs 65.8 crore on the first day to Rs 25.65 crore on the second day. This decline occurred despite the film maintaining a robust 65.02% occupancy rate.
Day 2 Earnings Breakdown
After an impressive global debut with Rs 191.5 crore on its opening day, Kalki 2898 AD’s momentum slowed. On Day 2, the film earned Rs 54 crore, a substantial decrease from the initial Rs 95.3 crore it garnered in India alone.
Performance Across Languages
Kalki 2898 AD released in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its performance across these languages:
- Telugu: Dropped from Rs 65.8 crore to Rs 25.65 crore.
- Hindi: Remained steady at Rs 22.5 crore on both days.
- Tamil: Declined from Rs 4.5 crore to Rs 3.5 crore.
- Kannada: Saw a slight increase from Rs 30 lakh to Rs 35 lakh.
- Malayalam: Totaled Rs 4.4 crore over two days, with Rs 2.2 crore on each day.
By the end of its second day, Kalki 2898 AD’s cumulative net collection in India stood at Rs 149.3 crore.
Kalki 2898 AD vs. Other Blockbusters
Kalki 2898 AD’s spectacular opening surpassed the global debut of KGF 2, placing it third after RRR and Baahubali 2. While RRR and Baahubali 2 had amassed Rs 382 crore and Rs 350 crore respectively by this stage, Kalki 2898 AD is still in the race to challenge these records. On the international front, the film grossed $7 million in North America.
High Expectations for the Weekend
Despite the second-day dip, Kalki 2898 AD’s future looks promising. Projections suggest a potential Rs 500 crore weekend, fueled by the star-studded cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani. The film also features cameos from notable personalities such as SS Rajamouli, Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur, and Vijay Deverakonda.
Bollywood Box Office Collection 2024 Overview
- Total Worldwide Collection: 2593.74 crore INR
- Total Hindi Net: 1277.36 crore INR
- Total Hindi Gross: 1658.48 crore INR
- Total Overseas Collection: 437.65 crore INR
Kalki 2898 AD continues to draw attention and anticipation from audiences worldwide. The upcoming weekend will be crucial in determining whether it can maintain its momentum and break further records.