Kalki 2898 AD set to smash Rs. 20 crore opening, eyeing Rs. 300 crore club: “Finally, ticket sales like Animal are back” – Bollywood Box Office

**Kalki 2898 AD: Will it Burn Bright or Fizzle Out?**

Ladies and gents, gather ’round as Boxoffice Bhaskar takes you on a roller-coaster ride through the **madness** of Bollywood’s latest spectacle, *Kalki 2898 AD*. Yep, it’s the talk of the town, and the advance ticket sales have left the industry and trade pundits scratching their heads.

First up, a word from our man in Purnia, Bihar – the ever-optimistic Vishek Chauhan. He says, “It’s been a while since we saw such advances. *Fighter* didn’t even come close. The last time we saw such frenzy was with *Animal* (2023). The ticket sales are not just booming in the usual mass centers but all over the country, and even overseas.”

And if you think that’s impressive, wait till you hear from Taran Adarsh. He says, “The advance is nothing short of phenomenal. Telangana went bonkers; even the 4 am shows sold out instantly. The star cast is massive, and the director knows how to tell a story. His previous film *Mahanati* (2018) was a beautiful emotional drama. With all these factors, a thunderous start is inevitable.”

Vishek Chauhan nods in agreement, “The film boasts rich production values and a stellar North-South combo with Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan.”

Raj Bansal from Jaipur chimes in with his two cents, “Expect a grand opening for *Kalki 2898 AD*. The content will do the talking. The star cast and the scale are massive.”

**Opening Day Expectations:**
So, what’s the damage going to be on day one? Vishek Chauhan predicts, “The Hindi version should open at Rs. 25 crores. If you count all versions, the first day should target Rs. 100 crores.”

Taran Adarsh adds, “It will go beyond Rs. 20 crores. If the reports are good, then it’s *sone pe suhaga*. But let’s wait until tomorrow night to see where it goes. I’m confident even the spot bookings will be fantastic.”

Raj Bansal agrees, “It’ll have the best opening and surpass Rs. 20 crores. Thursday releases can be tricky, but if it opens well, it won’t matter whether it’s Thursday or Friday.”

**Can It Hit the Big League:**
Can *Kalki 2898 AD* cross the Rs. 300 or Rs. 400 crore mark? Taran Adarsh remains optimistic, “In today’s times, if the audience likes a film, there’s no stopping it. There’s hype even in small centers, so it’s not just a ‘metro film’.”

Vishek Chauhan is equally enthusiastic, “With this kind of opening and good reports, the sky’s the limit.”

Raj Bansal, ever the cautious one, says, “It’s too early to say.”

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**Tags:** Amitabh Bachchan, Animal, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, Kalki, Kalki 2898 AD, Kamal Haasan, Nag Ashwin, Prabhas, Project – K, Ranbir Kapoor, South, South Cinema, Taran Adarsh, Vyjayanthi Movies

So there you have it, folks! Will *Kalki 2898 AD* be a box office juggernaut or just another flick? Only time will tell. Until then, keep munching on that popcorn!