Key Highlights:
- Release Date: June 27, 2024
- Director: Nag Ashwin
- Cast: Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan
- IMAX Screens: First Indian film to be shown on all 210 IMAX screens
Box Office Expectations:
- Opening Day Target in India: Rs 110-125 crore
- Worldwide Opening Prediction: Rs 200 crore, potentially becoming the third Indian film to achieve this feat after RRR and Baahubali 2
- Advance Booking:
- Hindi Version: 37,000 tickets sold in top three national chains (PVRInox and Cinepolis) for opening day
- Telugu Version: 75,000 tickets sold in top national chains for opening day
- Tamil Version: 1000 tickets sold in national chains, expected to increase
Detailed Insights:
- National Chains: PVRInox, Cinepolis, MovieMax
- Hindi Version: Expected to reach 1.35 lakh tickets by the end of Wednesday
- MovieMax: 1400 tickets sold, set to surpass Salaar's advance sales (2700 tickets)
- Sanjay Cineplex (Bihar): 500 tickets sold within 24 hours
- Regional Markets:
- Telugu States (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana): Expected opening of Rs 90-100 crore
- North India: Expected opening of Rs 20 crore
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala: Expected to contribute over Rs 15 crore
Pre-Sales Data:
- BookMyShow: Over 36,000 tickets sold in the first hour, all shows in Telangana sold out
- North America: 125,000 tickets sold, generating over $2.7 million in pre-sales
Streaming Rights:
- Total Revenue from OTT Rights: Rs 375 crore
- Netflix: Rs 200 crore for Hindi version
- Amazon Prime Video: Rs 175 crore for Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam versions
Summary:
The anticipation for Kalki 2898 AD is at an all-time high, with the film set to break records in advance bookings and box office collections. Directed by Nag Ashwin and featuring a star-studded cast, the film is poised to be a massive hit. The advance bookings reflect strong demand across all regions and languages, suggesting a significant opening day collection. With groundbreaking IMAX screenings and substantial OTT deals, Kalki 2898 AD is ready to make a substantial impact in Indian cinema.
Conclusion:
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