With just hours remaining until the highly anticipated premiere of “Kalki 2898 AD,” the makers of the film have been actively sharing impressive sales numbers on their social media platforms. Directed by Nag Ashwin and starring a stellar cast including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, the film is already creating waves both domestically and internationally.
Leading the charge, Cineworld Cinemas, a prominent cinema chain in the UK, reported that over 20,000 tickets have been sold for the film’s premiere and its subsequent first two days. Their announcement on social media was nothing short of celebratory, encouraging families to bring their children, promising it’s an experience everyone will enjoy.
“The game is on! 🔥🔥Over 20K+ tickets sold for #Kalki2898AD Premieres + Day 1 and Day 2 only at @cineworld ❤️🔥❤️🔥💥💥UK premieres tomorrow 🤩🤩Bring the kids – they’re sure to have a great time! 💥💥🙌🏻🙌🏻,” read the tweet from Cineworld Cinemas.
Not stopping at the UK, the film’s North American numbers are equally impressive. Pre-sales in North America for the premiere alone have surpassed the three-million-dollar mark, with ticket sales exceeding 100,000.
“𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐡𝐚𝐬’ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝…….. 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐓! 🔥🔥100K+ Tickets sold for #Kalki2898AD Premieres. #Prabhas@VyjayanthiFilms@Kalki2898AD,” the tweet echoed from the official film’s social media handle.
On the Indian front, while official nationwide figures are yet to be released, various reports have shed light on the ticket pricing in major metropolitan cities. For instance, an article on Mint highlighted that tickets at Maison INOX: Jio World Plaza in BKC, Mumbai are priced at Rs 2,300 each. Similarly, The INOX: Insignia at Atria Mall, Worli, and PVR ICON: Phoenix Palladium in Lower Parel are listing prices at Rs 1,760 and Rs 1,560 respectively, excluding taxes.
Adding to the excitement, a report revealed that Gurugram’s PVR Director’s Cut theatre is selling tickets for the 3D version of the film at Rs 1,850 before taxes. In Delhi, ticket prices for the 3D version of the film are set at Rs 1,670 and Rs 1,700 at Epicuria and PVR Select CityWalk, respectively.
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In a significant move, the Andhra Pradesh government, which previously had a cap on ticket prices, has sanctioned an increased rate for “Kalki 2898 AD.” According to an official government order, ticket prices for single-screen theatres have been raised to Rs 75, and multiplexes can charge up to Rs 125. Additionally, the government has granted permission to screen five shows per day for a span of 14 days post-release, as opposed to the standard four. Reports indicate that the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions have alone contributed over Rs 27 crore in advance sales for the film.
An expansive report by Indian Express states that over 1.4 million tickets worth Rs 38 crore have been sold. The film projections suggest a staggering Rs 50 crore in advance sales. Internationally, sales figures are also noteworthy, nearing the Rs 60 crore mark. With such strong numbers, “Kalki 2898 AD” is positioned to potentially rake in a worldwide first-day collection ranging between Rs 180 to Rs 200 crore.
If the film indeed surpasses the Rs 200 crore threshold, it will join the elite club alongside SS Rajamouli’s “RRR” and “Baahubali: The Conclusion” as one of the few films to achieve such an incredible milestone. Apart from “Baahubali,” Prabhas has demonstrated his box office appeal with other films like “Salaar,” “Adipurush,” and “Saaho,” all of which rank in the top 10 highest opening day grosses in the annals of Indian cinema.
“Kalki 2898 AD,” crafted with a massive budget of around ₹600 crores and a runtime of 181 minutes, will hit theatres worldwide on June 27. The film, a pan-Indian project produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, will also be available in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the film features a musical score by Santhosh Narayanan and cinematography by Djordje Stojiljkovic.
With all eyes set on its release, “Kalki 2898 AD” is poised to potentially break numerous records and establish new benchmarks in both Indian and global cinema.
