Between Vice-versa 2, The Count of Monte Cristo and Quietly: Day 1, we don’t hear much about this sci-fi film that is still breaking records at the Indian box office. About a feature film? A cross between Dune and Star Wars…
Kalki 2898 AD holds the honor of being the most expensive Indian film of all time with an estimated cost of $72 million, surpassing 2022’s disastrous RRR of $66 million. In addition, it also took the best opening, again of all time, with an estimated gross of $66 million in India in its opening days in theaters, surpassing the $62 million (2023) and $60 million earned by Jawaani. RRR.
This excellent reception also spread to the United States, where Kalki 2898 It has already collected $12.9 million, making it the sixth highest-grossing Indian film in the country. Furthermore, it is expected to cross 15 million next weekend and thus climb to the third spot. However, the film went somewhat unnoticed in France, accumulating only 5,391 admissions after its June 27th theatrical debut.
Star Wars & Dune: 2 in 1 “With the Best Cast in the Country”
Directed by Nag Ashwin, the Indian blockbuster has already been talked about for its record budget in the country. In an interview with Deadline, the feature’s star, Prabhas Raju, specifically stated that the film was intended for an international audience, hence its phenomenal budget for an Indian production: “The entire film was shot for international. That’s why the budget is the highest and we have the best actors in the country.“
Besides Prabhas RajuThe film also stars Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan in other lead roles.
If we have already mentioned Dune and Star Wars As two of his inspirations just through his epic trailer, Kalki 2898 Actually described by those who saw it as something of a crossover between the two franchises. Its plot revolves around the idea that a modern avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu has come to earth to protect the planet from evil forces.
Kalki 2898 AD, rated 3.4 out of 5 by AlloCiné viewers, is currently showing in cinemas in France: go ahead and decide for yourself!
Source: Allocine
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