Kalki 2898 AD, one of the most anticipated films of 2024, finally hit the big screen, featuring an all-star cast including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan. Garnering rave reviews and becoming a major success, the film left audiences with exciting news: a sequel is officially on the way! The movie concluded with a tantalizing “To Be Continued…” hinting at more to come. Director Nag Ashwin confirmed that the epic blend of mythology and action requires more than one installment to fully unfold.
Reports suggest that ‘Kalki 2898 AD Part 2’ will spotlight the formidable character Yaskin, played by Kamal Haasan, as he embarks on his perilous mission. This narrative arc explains his relatively minor role in the first film. The central plot will revolve around how Ashwatthama (Amitabh Bachchan) and Bhairava (Prabhas) plan to confront him.
It’s expected that ‘Kalki 2898 AD Part 2’ could take up to three years to produce. Prabhas has hinted at this division into two parts, expressing his enthusiasm for the franchise in various interviews. Nag Ashwin also confirmed that fans can look forward to the second installment in about three years.
The grand sci-fi epic ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has arrived in theaters, transporting audiences to a dystopian future inspired by Hindu scriptures. Set in a bleak, post-apocalyptic world, the film narrates the descent of a divine being to battle formidable forces of evil. Viewers were mesmerized by its gripping storyline, breathtaking visuals, and distinctive concept, which marks a groundbreaking achievement in Indian cinema.
Directed by Nag Ashwin, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ stars Deepika Padukone, Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan in pivotal roles. The film masterfully combines elements of science fiction and mythology, earning comparisons to India’s ‘Avengers moment,’ as noted by Rana Daggubati. The high expectations surrounding the movie have been met with resounding applause, as it
has created history at the box office by becoming the third biggest opener in Indian cinema as it has collected massive Rs 180 crore-plus on its opening day, according to early estimates by Sacnilk.com.
As per the industry tracker, Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin, earned around Rs 95 crore net in India on its first day for all languages, while its gross collection is estimated around Rs 115 crore. Overall, the film has grossed over Rs 180 crore worldwide on day 1. With this massive collection, Kalki 2898 AD has surpassed the global opening records of KGF 2 (Rs 159 crore), Salaar (Rs 158 crore), Leo (Rs 142.75 crore), Sahoo (Rs 130 crore) and Jawan (Rs 129 crore). RRR still remains the highest Indian opener with Rs 223 crore collections, followed by Baahubali 2 which grossed over Rs 217 crore on its opening day.
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