According to the report, the film broke the record for the highest box office gross ever in North America, breaking the previous record. SS Rajamouli‘RRR’ saw this Coach Charan and Jr NTR in lead roles.Interestingly, the film was a huge success despite being released on fewer screens, demonstrating its huge popularity among the audience.
‘RRR’, which brought together Ram Charan and Jr NTR on the big screen for the first time, was released on 10.2 thousand screens and grossed $3 million from its initial releases, becoming the first Indian film to gross over $3 million. In comparison, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has released on only 8.2 lakh screens but has already grossed $3.5 million from its initial releases, as announced by the makers of the film on social media.
According to comments on Reddit, some claim that the reason the film managed to break records was due to high ticket prices. “Don’t they charge like $36 per ticket?” one fan commented. According to the post, ticket prices for IMAX shows were around $35, while ‘RRR’ was around $25.
Meanwhile, at the local box office, amidst the growing excitement over the release of the film, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, tickets are being sold at prices as high as Rs 2,300 in cities like Mumbai. This pricing is not unusual for major cities and multiplexes. Last year,
Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’, which hits the screens in September 2023, was sold for as high as Rs 2,400. Directed by Atlee, ‘Jawan’ was the second big film of the year after the blockbuster success of Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Pathaan’.
In response to the huge anticipation surrounding ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, the Andhra Pradesh government has also approved an increase in ticket prices. According to a government order, ticket prices for single-screen cinema halls have been increased to Rs 75, while multiplexes are allowed to charge up to Rs 125. Additionally, the government approved one extra show per day, allowing five shows to be shown per day. up to 14 days after release, instead of the usual four days. This measure is expected to significantly increase the film’s revenue.
Similarly, the Telangana government also approved additional shows and increased ticket prices for ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, thus further increasing box office expectations.
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