Ambitious science fiction thriller Kalki 2898AD, directed by hotshot Telugu filmmaker Nag Ashwin, is running riot at the worldwide box office after its release last Thursday. The film emerged as the third biggest opener of all time with a mammoth 190 Crores gross on the first day. With positive word of mouth and unanimous reviews flowing in from all territories, the film is set for a fantastic weekend.
In North America, which is one of the major territories for Indian films, the Prabhas starrer is set to create history in the first weekend with its stupendous run. After taking a record-breaking start with $ 3.9 million, which is the highest ever premieres day start for an Indian film surpassing the previous best set by SS Rajamouli’s patriotic spectacle RRR, Kalki 2898 AD is putting on a spectacular box office show even before the start of the weekend.
As per trade reports, Kalki 2898AD notched up $ 1.6 Million on Thursday and set a new record for the combined first day number with an overall gross of $ 5.55 Million. On Friday, the film has amassed another $ 1.6 million and breached past the $ 7 million mark.
Going by the current trend, the film is likely to have a sensational first Saturday with more than $ 2 million gross and follow it up another $ 1 million haul on Sunday. In all probability, Kalki will have a tremendous first weekend with more than $ 10 million gross. Only Baahubali 2 managed to achieve this feat earlier with $ 10.4 million gross.
Trade analysts predict that Kalki might ended up among the top five highest grossing Indian films of all time in North America.
