Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan, has taken the box office by storm. In just three weeks, this epic dystopian film has earned 600 crores. It’s now competing with Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan for a spot among the top 5 highest-grossing Indian movies. Here’s a closer look.
This epic sci-fi action drama, directed by Nag Ashwin, has won audiences with its impressive direction and stellar performances.
External factors have also helped its success. For example, other big movies like Sarfira and Indian 2 received mixed reviews, making Kalki the top choice for moviegoers.
In the past 20 days, Kalki 2898 AD has earned 595 crores in India. It has surpassed blockbusters like Animal, Pathaan, Gadar 2, and Baahubali: The Beginning, making it the fifth highest-grossing Indian film.
Today, a national holiday for Muharram led to higher theater attendance, boosting the box office collection significantly.
Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Day 21 (Early Trends)
Early trends suggest Kalki earned between 6.50-7 crores on its third Wednesday, a 251-278% increase from Tuesday’s 1.85 crores at the Indian box office.
This brings the total collection to between 601.50-602 crores, officially entering the 600 crore club in just three weeks!
Prabhas vs. Shah Rukh Khan
Now, Kalki 2898 AD will compete with Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan for a spot in the top 5 highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Here’s the list:
Originally a YouTube series about Johnny Lawrence, the Karate Kid franchise has grown into something much bigger. The Cobra Kai series has played a big role in its success. Season 5 was a major milestone, and with the three-part final Season 6 approaching on Netflix, it’s a great time to recap the pivotal events of Season 5.
Cobra Kai Season 5 Recap
In The Karate Kid Part III, Daniel was tricked by John Kreese and Terry Silver, which changed his view of Cobra Kai and influenced his initial reservations about Johnny reopening the dojo. By Season 5 of Cobra Kai, Daniel and Johnny, now unlikely allies, unite to confront Kreese and Silver. They shut down their dojos, but Silver’s continued influence forces them back into action.
Daniel strategically sends Chozen into Cobra Kai to dismantle it from within.
Silver discovers the plan and orchestrates an attack on Chozen, who narrowly escapes.
Silver’s schemes strain Daniel’s relationship with his wife, Amanda.
Eventually, Amanda understands Daniel’s struggle after seeking refuge with her cousin. Cobra Kai Seasons 4 and 5 feel like direct sequels to Part III, with characters like Mike Barnes returning to help take down Silver.
Meanwhile, Johnny Lawrence undergoes significant personal growth in Season 5. He travels to Mexico with his son Robby to locate Miguel, who is searching for his biological father. Johnny proves himself as a father to both Robby and Miguel, showing real change.
As Johnny prepares to become a father again with Carmen, his arc comes full circle. He evolves into a voice of reason for Daniel, reconciling his past mistakes and striving to be a better father figure.
Daniel Relearns Mr. Miyagi’s Lessons
In Season 5 of Cobra Kai, Daniel also undergoes a journey of rediscovering Mr. Miyagi’s teachings. Overcome with a desire for revenge, Daniel distances himself from others but ultimately regains focus with the support of his friends and family. The bond between Daniel and Robby is restored, helping Daniel find his way back to teaching and justice.
Meanwhile, key characters like Miguel, Robby, Sam, and Tory experience significant growth as they set aside their differences to unite against Cobra Kai. Miguel plays a pivotal role in saving Robby, while Sam and Tory find common ground amidst their rivalry. The season culminates with major cliffhangers: the defeat of Terry Silver, Daniel and Johnny preparing for an international tournament, and John Kreese escaping from prison.
As Cobra Kai heads towards its end with Season 6, which is split into two parts airing in July 2024 and November 2024, respectively, fans can expect intense developments leading up to the final episodes in 2025. Season 6, Part 1, will stream on Netflix starting July 18.
After Cobra Kai, the Karate Kid saga will continue with new stories and an upcoming crossover film.
Reports suggest the Indian squad for the Sri Lanka tour will be announced on Thursday. There is much speculation about who will lead the T20I side. After Rohit Sharma’s retirement following the T20 World Cup win, it was expected that Hardik Pandya would take over. However, concerns about Hardik’s fitness have emerged. Suryakumar Yadav is now being considered a frontrunner for the T20I captaincy.
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It is Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma’s decision to appoint Surya Kumar Yadav as next T20I captain.
According to Dainik Jagran, Rohit Sharma is advocating for Suryakumar Yadav, and the selectors will discuss this with Gambhir on Thursday before announcing the squad. India will play three T20Is in Sri Lanka starting on July 27, followed by ODIs beginning on August 2.
Gambhir is also facing challenges from the BCCI in finalizing his supporting staff. Unlike previous head coaches, he has encountered resistance from the BCCI for many of his choices. His latest recommendation of Morne Morkel as the bowling coach was rejected by the BCCI. Morkel, a former South African fast bowler and current coach with IPL’s Lucknow Super Giants, was also Pakistan’s bowling coach during the last ODI World Cup.
The price of gold in India today is ₹6,876 per gram for 22 karat gold and ₹7,501 per gram for 24 karat gold. Below are the gold prices in different cities:
