The advance bookings for Kalki 2898 AD are on fire, and trade experts predict huge numbers for this Prabhas and Deepika Padukone movie. Day-one collections in Telugu states are expected to be massive.
The makers have invested heavily, and for them to see massive profits, Kalki needs to hit the magic 1000 crore mark. The big question is whether Kalki can achieve this milestone.
The film is also generating much buzz in North India, with an estimated day-one collection between 20 to 25 crores. If Kalki starts with positive reviews, its collections could skyrocket.
Strong word-of-mouth might make Kalki’s box office success unstoppable. It is now Baahubali 2 that has made the most money in Telugu cinema history; it is unclear if Kalki will be able to overtake it.
In addition to spending a lot of money on the movie, producer Ashwini Dutt is also in charge of its multi-regional distribution. In many areas, Kalki is sure to break records, but the real test will be to cross the 1000 crore threshold.