The film, "Kalki 2898AD," directed by Nag Ashwin, has been a resounding success with stars like Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone, along with numerous celebrity appearances enhancing its visual appeal. Grossing 1000 crores in just 15 days, "Kalki" remains a box office sensation.

Comparatively, "Hanuman," which returned to theaters during Sankranti after many years, set a record by playing in 150 centers simultaneously for 50 days and grossing 350 crores. While "Kalki" has surpassed "Hanuman" in collections, the question now is whether it can break Hanuman's theater endurance record. With "Kalki" facing upcoming competition from new releases each week starting next Friday, its ability to sustain theaters beyond the current movie drought remains uncertain.