From Box Office Hit To OTT: Prabhas Starrer Kalki 2898 AD Tops Netflix's Global Charts

After a stellar theatrical run, Prabhas’ blockbuster collaboration with director Nag Ashwin, 'Kalki 2898 AD', is now dominating the OTT space.

Kalki 2898 AD has set a new benchmark in Indian cinema.

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Kalki 2898 AD on OTT: Kalki 2898 AD has taken the world by storm once again. After a stellar theatrical run, Prabhas’ blockbuster collaboration with director Nag Ashwin is now dominating the OTT space. The epic dystopian sci-fi drama is breaking records, topping Netflix’s global charts with its Hindi version.

In just two weeks, Kalki 2898 AD has soared to the top of Netflix’s Non-English film category, amassing a staggering 7.5 million hours of viewing time and 2.6 million views in the past week alone. The film has left other global hits in its wake, surpassing popular titles like Untamed Royals (2.4 million), (Un)lucky Sisters (1.8 million), Nice Girls (1.7 million), and Sheriff: Narko Integriti (1 million).

With its breathtaking visual effects, stellar performances, and a gripping narrative, Kalki 2898 AD has set a new benchmark in Indian cinema.Released in theatres on June 27, 2024, "Kalki 2898 AD" earned a staggering 1200 + crores in its box office run  continues to receive accolades on the OTT platforms as well since it's release on August 22nd.

Makers Swapna Dutt and Priyanka Dutt of Vyjayanthi Movies shared that filming of the sequel will begin soon. At the Moscow International Film Week, Priyanka said, “The filming will start in the next five or six months (January or February 2025). Once it starts, we’ll be able to talk more about it.”

Swapna added, “This time around, there’s a lot more excitement than nervousness. I think there will be a lot more planning now. Whatever we did for part one, we were all just going by Nag Ashwin’s vision. It often happens that you don’t understand most of the things until you actually see the visuals. Now that we’ve seen everything that Nagi has done and understood the way the audience has received it, we’re going on to part two with an altogether different energy."

Directed by National Award-winner Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, the film features an all-star cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas and Deepika Padukone,This cinematic masterpiece blends futuristic themes with mythological undertones, offering viewers a one-of-a-kind, visually stunning, and emotionally resonant experience.