Nag Ashwin’s futuristic epic ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is off to the Hindi box office with an impressive start raking in between Rs 21 crore and Rs 23 crore on its first day as per estimates. Featuring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan in the lead roles, the film is eyeing the title of this year’s biggest opener in Hindi cinema aiming to surpass ‘Fighter’ starring Hrithik Roshan and DP. Despite facing competition from the India vs England cricket semi-final, early trends till 6 pm suggest a solid Rs 20 crore opening with expectations high for strong night show performances. The movie has resonated well across multiplexes and single screens alike with major chains like PVR Inox and Cinepolis targeting Rs 10 crore each on day one. The next three days will be crucial in gauging the film’s long-term trajectory. With a four-day extended weekend in sight, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ sets its sights on crossing the Rs 90 crore milestone in the Hindi market, with Sunday anticipated to approach the Rs 30 crore mark.
