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Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan Talk About Mega Success of 'Kalki 2898 AD'
692 days ago
Tollywood

Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan Talk About Mega Success of 'Kalki 2898 AD'

Mumbai, July 18 - Director Nag Ashwin's dystopian future sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD has taken the box office by storm to become one of the biggest blockbusters. The movie starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani is nearing 1000 crores worldwide gross which will make it only the 7th Indian movie ever to do so. ## Recently, Prabhas thanked his fans for making Kalki 2898 AD a massive box office success and also expressed gratitude towards his co-stars in the movie. As the movie is still running well in theatres, legendary Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan have shared their joy at the film's success and expressed gratitude for being a part of it. ## "For Prabhas, this may be something of a routine because a lot of his films (Baahubali 2) cross this Rs 1000 crore figure, but for me, I am truly indebted and very grateful to have been made a part of this huge concept called Kalki. I have already seen the film four times... and each time, I have discovered something new, something that I may have missed when I saw it the first time", Amitabh Bachchan said. ## ## Kamal Haasan, meanwhile, has had a small role in Kalki 2898 AD as his full-fledged role will be featured in Kalki 2 as Supreme Yaskin, a totalitarian god-king ruling the post-apocalyptic world from the "Complex". The actor said that it was a moment to be celebrated as not many films of him have touched the milestone of 1000 crores at the box office.## The veteran actor also revealed that director Nag Ashwin went to Los Angeles to perfect the look of the Supreme Yaskin, which appears only for a few minutes in Kalki 2898 AD. The actor refused to reveal much but said that the audience will see a lot more of him in the second part which is expected to be released in 2027.## ## Stay tuned...

After 'Devara' and 'RC 16', Actress Janhvi Kapoor Signs Her Third Telugu Movie?
693 days ago
Tollywood

After 'Devara' and 'RC 16', Actress Janhvi Kapoor Signs Her Third Telugu Movie?

Hyderabad, July 17 - Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor is making waves in the Tollywood film industry even before her Telugu debut movie Devara Part 1 release. The actress has been paired opposite superstar Jr. NTR in this action drama which is scheduled to be released on September 27 this year.## Apart from Devara, Janhvi was recently confirmed to play the female lead in superstar Ram Charan's next, RC 16 with director Buchi Babu Sana and the shoot for the same is expected to kickstart in the next few weeks. And now, the Dhadak star has reportedly locked her third Telugu film after Devara and RC16.## According to the latest Telugu media reports, Janhvi has been locked in to play the female lead opposite actor Nani in director Srikanth Odela's yet-to-be-titled project. Odela came to the limelight after his last year hit film, Dasara which was headlined by Nani and it went on to become his biggest grosser. ## Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor is gearing up for the release of her Bollywood movie, Ulajh which is a spy suspense thriller. Directed by Sudhanshu Saria and produced by Junglee Pictures, the film focuses on a young IFS officer with a legacy of patriots in her family, entangled in a dangerous personal conspiracy amidst a career-defining post far away from her home. It is scheduled to be released on August 2nd.## Stay tuned...

Prabhas' Epic Blockbuster 'Kalki 2898 AD' To Stream On Digital Platform Only After 10 Weeks of Theatrical Release
693 days ago
Tollywood

Prabhas' Epic Blockbuster 'Kalki 2898 AD' To Stream On Digital Platform Only After 10 Weeks of Theatrical Release

Hyderabad, July 16 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD will stay in theatres longer than the recent Telugu biggies, as the team has reportedly confirmed it won't be releasing on the digital platform anytime soon. ## Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki 2898 AD is having a great run at the worldwide box office, already grossing over 950 crores in just 19 days. There were rumours that just like the other recent Telugu movies, Kalki would also be streaming on digital platforms after 4 weeks which has been denied by the makers.## As per Telugu media reports, the sci-fi epic blockbuster will be made available on a digital platform only after 10 weeks of its theatrical release, as per the pre-agreement with the OTT platform which has bought the streaming rights. ## Kalki 2898 AD is a Pan India movie and performed well in every version at the domestic and worldwide box office so far. The extension for the theatrical window is welcome news for theatres though the movie's pace at the box office is slowing down. ## The film stars Prabhas in the leading role alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani, among others. It is the first instalment in a planned Kalki Cinematic Universe. Set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD, the film follows a select group on a mission to save Kalki, the unborn child of SUM-80, a lab subject.## Stay tuned...

Prabhas Thanks Fans For Making 'Kalki 2898 AD' A Massive Box Office Success
695 days ago
Tollywood

Prabhas Thanks Fans For Making 'Kalki 2898 AD' A Massive Box Office Success

Hyderabad, July 14 - Pan India superstar Prabhas is currently basking on the mega box office success of his sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD which is heading towards 1000 crores at the worldwide box office. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the movie has been on a record-breaking ride since its debut on June 27. ## As the movie is running strongly, Prabhas took some time to thank his fans for making Kalki 2898 AD has massive hit. The actor recorded a video message which was shared by Vyjayanthi Films on its social media platform, X. "Hi, how are you? My fans thank you so much for giving me such a huge hit. Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you so much. Without you, I am zero", said Prabhas.## The darling of the fans, Prabhas also thanked director Nag Ashwin who worked very hard for five years on the movie, as well as "gutsy" producers and admitted that the team was very worried as they were spending so much money on the film to give the audience a quality film.## The Baahubali star also acknowledged the opportunity of working with the legends of Indian cinema, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan while calling Deepika Padukone, the most gorgeous lady and asking her to be prepared for a much bigger task in the second part of Kalki. ## Watch the video message by Prabhas - ## ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Beats 'Pathaan' To Become Second Highest-Grossing Indian Movie In North America
695 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Beats 'Pathaan' To Become Second Highest-Grossing Indian Movie In North America

Los Angeles, July 14 - Director Nag Ashwin's sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD has become the second highest-grossing Indian movie at the North American box office after beating Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan. The movie was released by Prathyangira Cinemas. ## Starring superstar Prabhas, Kalki 2898 AD crossed Pathaan's total collection of $17.45 million on its 17th day to become the second-biggest Indian grosser in North America at $17.50+ million (146+ crores). SS Rajamouli's directorial Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion, starring Prabhas, remains the biggest Indian grosser with $22 million there. ## The top 5 highest-grossing Indian films in North America are as follows - ## 1. Baahubali 2 - $22 million## 2. Kalki 2898 AD - $17.50+ million [17 days]## 3. Pathaan - $17.45 million## 4. Jawan - $15.25 million## 5. RRR - $15.25 million## Over the last few years, Telugu movies have continuously been performing exceptionally well in North America. Going forward, there is Jr. NTR's Devara Part 1, Ram Charan's Game Changer, and Allu Arjun's highly-awaited Pushpa 2 this year, which are expected to set the box office on fire there.## Stay tuned...

Box Office: Top 5 Biggest Indian Net Grossers; 'Kalki 2898 AD' 5th
696 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: Top 5 Biggest Indian Net Grossers; 'Kalki 2898 AD' 5th

Mumbai, July 14 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD has entered the list of the top 5 biggest net grossers after surpassing Ranbir Kapoor's mega-blockbuster Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. ## Directed by Nag Ashwin, the sci-fi epic minted an estimated 14.35 crores net collection on its third Saturday (17th day) with a jump of around 140% from Friday. This pushed the film's total net collection past Animal (554 crores approx.) at an estimated 564 crores net. ## Kalki 2898 AD is now the 5th biggest net grosser (7th in terms of gross collection) after 17 days and with its 18th day, it will cross the gross total of Pathaan (657.50 crores) and Animal (660 crores) to become the 5th biggest grosser at the Indian box office.## Here Are Top 5 Movies At The Indian Box Office (Estimated Net Collection, As of July 13, 2024) - ## 1. Baahubali 2 - 1030 crores approx.## 2. KGF: Chapter 2 - 860 crores## 3. RRR - 782 crores## 4. Jawan - 640 crores## 5. Kalki 2898 AD - 554 crores## As seen in the list above, SS Rajamouli's directorial Baahubali 2, starring Prabhas remains the only Indian film with a net collection of over 1000 crores. Kalki 2898 AD will most likely finish in the 5th position with net collection of 600+ crores. ## Stay tuned...

Prabhas-Fronted 'Kalki 2898 AD' Tops 3 Crore Footfalls; First Film Since Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' To Do So
697 days ago
Tollywood

Prabhas-Fronted 'Kalki 2898 AD' Tops 3 Crore Footfalls; First Film Since Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' To Do So

Mumbai, July 13 - Kalki 2898 AD has topped 3 crores footfalls at the Indian box office in 16 days and becomes the first film of 2024 the achieve the feat. It is also the first movie of the year to hit 2 crores footfalls, beating superhero movie, Hanuman. ## Starring Pan India superstar Prabhas, Kalki 2898 AD has generated an estimated 3.01 crore footfalls, which includes 1.34 crores for the original Telugu version (highest since RRR), 1.24 crores in Hindi (highest in 2024), and approximately 43 lakh in other versions. ## Kalki 2898 AD is the first film since Ranbir Kapoor's action thriller Animal in December 2023 to sell 3 crores or more tickets at the domestic box office. Animal sold over 3.32 crores of tickets for all versions, and it was 4th movie of 2023 to generate 3 crores footfalls, after Pathaan, Gadar 2, and Jawan. ## Directed by Nag Ashwin, the sci-fi epic will be crossing 900 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office today (17th day) and become only the 10th Indian movie ever to do so. It has grossed an estimated 890 crores in 16 days so far.## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Telugu Version Creates Record In North America
697 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Telugu Version Creates Record In North America

Los Angeles, July 12 - The blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD starring Prabhas has created another record after the Telugu version of the movie became the highest-grossing ever at the North American box office. ## Directed by Nag Ashwin, the original Telugu version of Kalki has crossed $12 million (100+ crores) which is an all-time record for the Telugu language in NA, according to Venky Box Office. Overall, the sci-fi epic has topped $17 million (142 crores) for all versions there.## Kalki 2898 AD is likely to cross Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan ($17.45 million) this weekend to become the second highest-grossing Indian film in North America, behind only Prabhas' own film, Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion ($22 million). With legs slowing down, Kalki is expected to finish below BB2 as the second biggest. ## Earlier, Kalki 2898 AD scored the biggest opening weekend for an Indian movie in North America and also became the fastest to top $10 million and $15 million there. Overall, it became the 6th Indian title to cross $15 million there. ## Stay tuned...

RC16: Shiva Rajkumar Joins The Cast of Ram Charan's Next With Director Buchi Babu Sana
698 days ago
Tollywood

RC16: Shiva Rajkumar Joins The Cast of Ram Charan's Next With Director Buchi Babu Sana

Hyderabad, July 12 - Telugu superstar Ram Charan has teamed up with director Buchi Babu Sana for a rural sports drama film, tentatively called RC 16. It marks the duo's maiden collaboration and only the second directorial venture for Buchi Babu after the blockbuster Uppena (2021). ## RC16 will feature Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead, making it her second Telugu movie after the upcoming Devara with Jr. NTR. Now, the makers have confirmed veteran Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar on board to play a pivotal role in the film. ## The official announcement of the casting of Shiva Rajkumar was made on his 62nd birthday on July 12 with the first look poster. Mythri Movie Makers will produce RC 16 with Vriddhi Cinemas, and Sukumar Writings. AR Rahman will score the music while Rathnavelu ISC will be the cinematographer.## Welcoming 'Karunada Chakravarthy' @NimmaShivanna on board for a pivotal role that resonates with his stature 🔥Team #RC16 wishes #Shivanna a very Happy Birthday ✨#RamCharanRevoltsGlobal Star @AlwaysRamCharan #JanhviKapoor @BuchiBabuSana @arrahman @RathnaveluDop @artkolla… pic.twitter.com/gPmlgJ70xX— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) July 12, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: Prabhas 'Salaar: Ceasefire' Scored Third Biggest Opening Weekend For An Indian Movie In Japan
700 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: Prabhas 'Salaar: Ceasefire' Scored Third Biggest Opening Weekend For An Indian Movie In Japan

Tokyo, July 9 - Director Prashanth Neel's action drama Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire scored the third biggest opening weekend for an Indian movie at the Japan box office. The Prabhas-fronted movie was released on July 5, six months after it debuted in December 2023. ## According to a trade report, Salaar grossed ¥18.2 million (Rs. 95 lakh) in the first weekend, playing at nearly 200 locations. It has beaten Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan which grossed JPY 14.6 million in the opening weekend in Japan to score the third biggest start for an Indian title. ## SS Rajamouli's RRR starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan remains the biggest Indian opener in the anime country with JPY 44 million in 2022, followed by Prabhas' Saaho with JPY 23 million. The current total of Salaar is JPY 23 million after scoring another ¥5 million on Monday and Tuesday.## Produced by Hombale Films, Salaar Ceasefire grossed approximately 618 crores at the worldwide box office in its original run. It was one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2023 and third third-highest for Prabhas at that time. ## Stay tuned...

Superstar Mahesh Babu Reviews Prabhas-Fronted 'Kalki 2898 AD
701 days ago
Tollywood

Superstar Mahesh Babu Reviews Prabhas-Fronted 'Kalki 2898 AD

Hyderabad, July 9 - As Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD is running riot at the box office, Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu has shared his thoughts about the movie and the talent involved. ## Taking to social media platform X, Mahesh Babu lauded director Nag Ashwin for his futuristic vision as he called every frame of the movie, "a piece of art". Speaking about the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, the Pokiri star called his screen presence "unmatched" while lauding Prabhas for carrying "yet another magnum opus with ease".## Mahesh Babu also congratulated Vyjayanthi Movies and the entire team for the phenomenal success of the film at the box office as it is nearing 900 crores gross collection worldwide. ## @SrBachchan sir your towering screen presence is unmatched!!@ikamalhaasan sir every character you portray is uniquely yours! #Prabhas you have carried yet another magnum opus with ease. @deepikapadukone…amazing as always.— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) July 8, 2024 ## Kalki 2898 AD is the first instalment in a planned Kalki Cinematic Universe. Set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD, the film follows a select group on a mission to save Kalki, the unborn child of SUM-80, a lab subject. It also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. ## Stay tuned...

Dulquer Salmaan's 'Lucky Baskhar' Release Date Preponed
701 days ago
Tollywood

Dulquer Salmaan's 'Lucky Baskhar' Release Date Preponed

Hyderabad, July 9 - Dulquer Salmaan's heist-thriller Lucky Baskhar release date has been moved up by 3 weeks and it will now be hitting theatres worldwide on September 7, 2024, in Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Tamil languages.## Earlier, in May this year, the makers announced the September 27 release of the movie which has been moved up to avoid a direct clash with superstar Jr. NTR's Devara: Part 1. It will now be released 2 days after Thalapathy Vijay's GOAT (September 5). ## Produced by Sithara Entertainments, Lucky Bashkar showcases the captivating journey of an ordinary man and his triumphs. Dulquer plays the life of a middle-class banker who suddenly becomes very rich which leads to doubts about how he gets hold of such possession of gold and money. Meenakshi Chaudhary is the female lead.## This 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐢, Get ready to experience #LuckyBaskhar's unforgettable journey on the Big Screens! 💫🏦Worldwide Grand Release on 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐓 in Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil & Hindi Languages🤩#LuckyBaskharOnSept7th ✨💴 #VenkyAtluri @gvprakash… pic.twitter.com/vugVsRRShn— Dulquer Salmaan (@dulQuer) July 8, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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