Mumbai: Prabhas’ ‘Kalki 2898’ Crosses Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ In Box Office Milestones
Prabhas recently achieved a massive feat with his film Kalki 2898. The film surpassed Shah Rukh Khan’s hit movie Jawan regarding box office collections. This is a big thing for Indian Cinema, as Kalki 2898 is still running successfully in many international markets.
Record-breaking performance at the box office
According to reports, within 40 days of release, Kalki 2898 earned ₹640.6 crore, more than Shah Rukh Khan’s movie Jawan, which stands at ₹640.2 crore. With these figures, it becomes the highest grosser of 2024 and the fourth highest grosser ever of Indian cinema.
Impressive ticket sales
The film has had tremendous ticket sales in India, crossing over three crores. This is the biggest record for any Indian movie during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kalki 2898’s success and growth indicate its universal appeal among the audience.
International releases
Apart from the domestic success story, globally, ‘Kalki 2898’ was released on a grand scale. In Singapore alone, it was screened across more than 34 locations, and around 49 screens were allocated for this movie, whereas in Australia, over 143 locations and about 400 screens showcased it. They have also been released widely throughout Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, where they have been shown in almost all major cities like Dubai and nearly all major cities like Abu Dhabi (16. locations & more than 500 screens). Besides these territories, North America also saw this much-awaited pan-India release, thereby increasing its reach worldwide.
Critical acclaim
After its release, it received a good response from various critics across the globe. The action sequences featuring Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan have been praised the most, showing their dynamics in screen presence throughout the movie. Its storylines, production quality, and unique narrative structure were also appreciated, which many reviewers noted as different from other films released this year.
Stellar cast and crew
Prabhas is in the lead opposite Deepika Padukone, where he plays a bounty hunter on the hunt for a pregnant woman, played by Deepika Padukone herself. It is a kind narrative that makes ‘Kalki 2898’ stand out among others, along with Amitabh Bachchan’s character, who wants to save her at any cost, adding more layers to it and keeping the audience engaged till the end.
Supreme Yasin – Kamal Haasan; Supporting roles – Siswata Chatterjee & Disha Patani: These are some of the the names associated with a strong ensemble cast that have made this film more appealing to a broader range of viewers apart from the main leads. In addition, powerful cameo appearances were made by Dulquer Salmaan, Vijay Deverakonda, and Mrinal Thakur. And Ram Gopal Varma during certain parts, bringing a much-needed thrill factor into play. While watching such intense stories unfold themselves onscreen.
Prospects
Looking at its successful run rate both commercially and critically so far. There can be no doubt that bright prospects await Kalki 2898. It has set new benchmarks not only within the Indian film industry but also globally. This couldn’t have been possible without the involvement of various talents behind the camera and in front of it. Everyone hopes that the following chapters (sequels) will continue with the same enthusiasm all those involved show. Including stars like Prabhas himself, who has given his best shot to date. This creates excellent expectations amongst fans eagerly waiting for another journey together!
