Advance Bookings Burgeon for Kalki 2898 AD, Surpassing Salaar in Hindi Markets
Nag Ashwin's much-anticipated sci-fi epic, Kalki 2898 AD, has generated immense buzz through its advance ticket sales in Hindi markets, far exceeding expectations. The film, which draws inspiration from the legendary Mahabharata, stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan.
Overcoming Salaar's Performance
As of Wednesday at 7 PM, Kalki had sold an impressive 1 lakh tickets across PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis, the top three national multiplex chains. This figure has already eclipsed Prabhas' previous release, Salaar, which sold 75,000 tickets during its advance booking phase.
Exceeding RRR's Milestone
The pre-sales are poised to surpass those of S.S. Rajamouli's blockbuster RRR, which generated an advance booking of 1.05 lakh tickets in the same multiplex chains. Kalki is projected to close out its advance booking period with approximately 1.30 lakh tickets sold, a substantial 25% increase over RRR.
Robust Advance Sales Across Chains
Similar positive trends are being observed in other multiplex chains as well. MovieMax has witnessed pre-sales of 5000 tickets for Kalki, more than double the figure of 2700 tickets it recorded for Salaar. Likewise, the Rajhans chain is projecting sales of over 7000 tickets for Kalki compared to the 4,395 tickets purchased for Salaar.
Unconventional Release Date Woes
Despite its unconventional Thursday release, Kalki has garnered exceptional pre-sales due to its star-studded cast and intriguing premise. The film aims to deliver a grand cinematic experience unrelated to traditional commercial cinema.
Prabhas' Northern Dominance
Prabhas has emerged as a formidable force in the North Indian film market. Kalki's strong advance bookings demonstrate that his star power can now propel any film to a successful opening.
Expected Start and Outlook
Kalki is projected to begin its run with an impressive Rs.20 crore at the box office in the North. The reception of the film's content and the impact of the India vs. England Semi Final will influence its trajectory.
Overall, Kalki 2898 AD's advance bookings are promising, signaling a strong opening and laying the foundation for a successful run at the box office.
