Two highly anticipated South Indian films, “Kalki 2898 AD” and “Pushpa 2,” are gearing up for a major showdown at the box office. There’s speculation that Prabhas starrer “Kalki 2898 AD” might clash with Allu Arjun’s “Pushpa 2: The Rule” at the box office. If this happens, it’s evident that both these mega-budget films could face significant losses.
Initially, “Kalki 2898 AD,” starring Prabhas, was slated for release on May 9, 2024
However, following the announcement of the Lok Sabha election dates in the country on Saturday, there’s a possibility of its postponement. According to media reports, the film is now being prepared for release on August 15, 2024, the same day Allu Arjun’s “Pushpa 2: The Rule” is set to hit theaters.
Now, news of these two superstar’s mega-budget films clashing at the box office has emerged. However, there hasn’t been any official announcement from the makers yet. Meanwhile, in light of this news, distributors are reportedly pressuring the makers of “Kalki 2898 AD” to seek another release date for the film.
Directed by Nag Ashwin, “Kalki 2898 AD” is a science fiction film that also stars Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Disha Patani, Rajendra Prasad, and Pasupathy in pivotal roles. Since the announcement of the film, there has been a buzz among audiences.
On the other hand, “Pushpa 2
The Rule” is the sequel to the 2021 film “Pushpa: The Rise.” The first part of the film performed exceptionally well at the box office, and audiences loved the pairing of Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna. Fahadh Faasil also played a crucial role in the film. Since the release of “Pushpa: The Rise,” audiences have been eagerly awaiting its sequel. Now, it will be interesting to see whether there will be a clash between “Pushpa: The Rise” and “Kalki 2898 AD” at the box office or if there will be a new announcement regarding the release date of “Kalki 2898 AD.