Directed by Nag Ashwin and featuring Prabhas, the film ‘Kalki 2898 AD‘ has successfully been screening in theaters for two weeks. It continues to perform well at the box office. Veteran actors Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan, along with young stars Vijay Deverakonda and Dulquer Salmaan in cameo roles, have enthralled audiences. Recently, there has been news regarding the OTT release of ‘Kalki’. Rumors indicate that the movie will be available on two OTT platforms. Let’s explore the details.
Two OTT Platforms.
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has been warmly received in theaters. Despite its success on the big screen, many viewers are keen to watch it again on OTT. Consequently, there is considerable anticipation for the announcement of the OTT platform and the digital premiere date. Meanwhile, there are reports online that the film will be available on two OTT platforms. According to recent buzz, Amazon Prime and Netflix have acquired the OTT rights for ‘Kalki’. Amazon Prime has obtained the rights for Telugu and other South Indian languages, while Netflix has secured the Hindi rights. This arrangement ensures that ‘Kalki’ will be streamed on both platforms.
When Will It Stream?
Information suggests that ‘Kalki’ will be available for OTT streaming 7 or 8 weeks after its theatrical release. Accordingly, there is speculation that the film will arrive on OTT platforms around August 15. Streaming services are considering releasing ‘Kalki’ as a special treat for Independence Day. Therefore, those looking forward to watching ‘Kalki’ on OTT might only have to wait another month. An official announcement is expected soon.
Has It Reached Rs. 1000 Crores?
On Monday (July 8), the production team of ‘Kalki’ officially announced that the film has grossed Rs. 900 crores globally. They noted that it is only Rs. 100 crores away from reaching the Rs. 1000 crore club. An official statement regarding ‘Kalki’s total collections is expected in a few days. The revenues from Monday and Tuesday still need to be added to the existing total of Rs. 900 crores. Trade experts predict that with these additional earnings, ‘Kalki’ will easily surpass the Rs. 1000 crore mark. An official announcement is anticipated soon.
Box Office Hit in Hindi too
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is receiving tremendous admiration from Bollywood audiences. Prabhas’s popularity in Bollywood, along with the film’s Mahabharata-themed narrative, has attracted significant interest. Consequently, trade analysts expect that the Hindi version of ‘Kalki’ will hit the Rs. 200 crore mark today (July 10). Bollywood film analyst Taran Adarsh predicts that the film will reach a gross milestone of Rs. 225 crores today. He has posted about this achievement on his X account.
