On its second day, the film saw a notable decline in earnings, bringing in Rs 54 crore domestically, as reported by Sacnilk. This represents a 43.3% drop from its debut figures. Despite this decline, 'Kalki 2898 AD' has amassed a cumulative domestic total of Rs 149.30 crore in just two days, underscoring its box office prowess.
The breakdown of day two collections across different languages reveals the Telugu version leading with Rs 25.65 crore, followed by Hindi at Rs 22.5 crore, Tamil at Rs 3.5 crore, Malayalam at Rs 2 crore, and Kannada at Rs 0.35 crore. The film's global earnings stood at Rs 191.5 crore after its first day, indicating strong international appeal.
Produced on a staggering budget of Rs 600 crore by Vyjayanthi Movies, 'Kalki 2898 AD' blends elements of Hindu mythology with futuristic sci-fi, promising audiences a visually spectacular experience.
Director Nag Ashwin, discussing the film's unique concept, remarked, «Our film starts in Mahabharat and ends in 2898. That's the title of the film. It's called 'Kalki 2898 AD'. It spans 6000 years sort of distance in time.»
The film, blending mythology with action, concluded with a cliffhanger, indicating a sequel with the line «To Be Continued...».
Director Nag Ashwin confirmed that the story of 'Kalki 2898 AD' cannot be confined to a single film. The sequel, officially announced, will continue the saga of Ashwatthama (played by Amitabh Bachchan) and