Kalki's show cancelled at Gaiety-Galaxy due to lack of audience, reveals theatre owner Manoj Desai

Nag Ashwin Kalki 2898 AD continues to perform well according to trade analysts and the film’s box office figures are proof of that.

The dystopian mythological sci-fi film starring Prabhas has collected Rs 763 crore in 11 days of its release, including Rs 212.50 crore from the Hindi version alone.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, “THIS IS A SUPER HIT… #Kalki2898AD continues its PHENOMENAL RUN… Hits double century. Day 11 (₹22 cr) is on par with Day 1 (₹22.50 cr). Third #Telugu film – dubbed in #Hindi – to cross ₹200 cr (NBOC) mark, after #Baahubali2 (2017) and #RRR (2022). Emerges #Prabhas’ second highest grossing film, after #Baahubali2. Crosses *lifetime biz* of #Baahubali (Part 1), #Saaho, #RadheShyam, #Adipurush and #Salaar (#Hindi version – NBOC).” Collects nearly ₹50 cr in *Weekend 2*, an enviable score no doubt… Sat-Sun (second) numbers are terrific across the board: metros & mass pockets, multiplexes & single screens. (Week 2) Fri 9.75 cr, Sat 17.50 cr, Sun 22 cr. Total: ₹212.50 cr #India biz. #Hindi version. BOC net. #Boxoffice”.

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Despite performing well, the film faced an unexpected setback in its second weekend when its matinee screening at Mumbai’s iconic Gaiety-Galaxy cinema was cancelled due to lack of audience.

Sharing details about the same, the film’s producer, exhibitor and executive director of the said cinema hall said: Times Now News“Well, the movie has been doing really well so far. I have a total of five shows, 3 at Gaiety and 2 at Galaxy, and they have all had great audiences. However, yes, I was unable to do today’s show. kyuki public school kam thi.”

Usually, a screening is cancelled in a multiplex when the capacity is less than five people. Asked about the situation in his theatre, Desai said, “My theatres have a bigger capacity. I need at least 30-40 people before I can screen.”

Previously, Ajay Devgn and Tabu Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha was due to be released on July 5, but the filmmakers pushed their film back to August 2 to avoid Kalki 2898 AD

Reacting to this, Desai said, “I don’t think Ajay Devgn should have postponed his film.”

Even after the show was cancelled, Kalki 2898 AD It has performed well and is now heading towards a global arrival of Rs 900 crore.

Meanwhile, the new release of the week, that of Karan Johar Kill starring Lakshya and Raghav Juyal received rave reviews, but the box office numbers were not as good.

The Nikhil Nagesh Bhat-directed film has grossed Rs 6.25 crore in its 3-day opening weekend. The film now depends on its performance on Monday. The collection should hold up well for Kill see some kind of respectable lifelong business.

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Kill is going to have a Hollywood remake by John Wick director Chad Stahelski.