Kalki 2898-AD (2024)
Kalki 2898 AD is a 2024 Telugu‑language epic sci‑fi film written and directed by Nag Ashwin. Featuring an all‑star pan‑India cast—Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani—it combines Hindu mythology with a dystopian future set in the year 2898 AD .🎬 Plot & Production Loosely based on Hindu scriptures, it revolves around protecting Sum‑80 (Deepika), the unborn Kalki avatar of Vishnu. Inspired by epics like the Mahabharata (Ashwatthama’s immortality), the film is the inaugural entry in a planned Kalki Cinematic Universe. After COVID‑related delays, it premiered globally on 27 June 2024 in multiple formats (standard, IMAX, 3D).💸 Box Office & Critics Worldwide, Kalki 2898 AD delivered a blockbuster performance at the box office, with reported global gross figures varying by source but consistently showing it crossed ₹1,000 crore:🎥 Worldwide Box Office Summary 🔹 Pinkvilla (Nov 2024) India: ₹735 cr Overseas: USD 29.15 m (~₹244 cr) Worldwide total: ₹979 cr (₹1,027 cr including 3D charges)🔹 Chiubaba (Aug 2024) India gross: ₹768.18 cr Overseas gross: ₹273 cr Global gross: ₹1,041.18 cr🔹 Baapofmovies India gross: ₹766.65 cr Overseas gross: ₹275 cr (~USD 32.8 m) Worldwide gross: ₹1,041.65 cr.🔹 Other estimates ~₹1,011–1,052 cr based on various outlets, with ranges from ₹1,027 to ₹1,200 crCritically: Praise for its groundbreaking VFX, cinematography, and standout performances by Bachchan and Haasan. Criticism targeted the sluggish first half and excessive length (~181 min), detracting from pacing and narrative focus.🌍 Notable Achievements Ranked among India’s top 5 domestic grossers, and top 7 globally for an Indian film. Set records overseas — 2nd‑highest overseas Telugu grosser outside Japan, and #2 Telugu grosser in the U.S. (~USD 18.6 m) .📺 Streaming Platforms & Languages Netflix Hindi-dubbed version available globally (including India) from 22 August 2024. Amazon Prime Video Original Telugu, as well as Tamil, Kannada & Malayalam dubbed versions, also released on 22 August 2024. Streaming worldwide, including India, in these languages .💸 Digital Rights & Reach The combined digital rights deal (Netflix + Amazon) reportedly fetched ₹375 crore, one of the highest in Indian cinema to date.🔍 Conclusion Kalki 2898 AD is an ambitious milestone in Indian cinema—visually spectacular, star‑studded, and commercially triumphant. It stumbles in pacing and storytelling depth, yet its strengths make it a must‑see for sci‑fi and myth fans. The sequel is underway, with anticipation building around its next chapter.
- 2024
- 2 h : 56 min
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