Over 20 shows of 'Kalki' in Hyderabad became houseful because of the goof-up, after which the ticketing app apologised and assured to reserve the tickets for 'Kalki 2898 AD'.
Published Jun 25, 2024 | 3:16 PM ⚊ Updated Jun 25, 2024 | 3:29 PM
Technical snag led to fans booking tickets for Rajashekar's 'Kalki' instead of 'Kalki 2898 AD' in Hyderabad. (X)
Even as the advance bookings for Prabhas-starrer Kalki 2898 AD were opened in Hyderabad on Monday, 24 June, most of the theatres in the city became houseful in a jiffy.
However, confusion prevailed when a goof-up led to Prabhas’s fans booking tickets for senior actor Rajashekar’s 2019 film Kalki instead of the upcoming movie.
The Bramarambha Theatre in Kukatpally saw houseful bookings for all six shows of Kalki on the BookMyShow app. The users were in for a shock when they got a confirmation from the app that they had booked tickets for the Rajashekar film instead of Prabhas’s Kalki 2898 AD.
Similarly, shows in other theatres/multiplexes (like AMB Cinemas), too, became houseful because of the goof-up in the app. In all, around 20 shows were sold out for Rajashekar’s Kalki.
Following this, fans and users immediately brought the issue to the notice of the ticket-selling platform and also took to social media platforms.
Hello @amb_cinemas
What is this
I thought I booked for the #KALKI2898AD
But it is showing me #kalki rajashekhar movie@bookmyshow what is this.#kalki2898adbooking pic.twitter.com/4y85GJHvjs— Praneeth saitej (@PraneethSaitej) June 23, 2024
Responding to the goof-up, the BookMyshow authorities clarified that it was indeed a technical error (since both films have the same title) and assured the users that their ticket bookings would be confirmed for Prabhas’s Kalki 2898 AD and not Rajashekar’s Kalki.
That’s a mistake from BookMyShow it seems. They are displaying wrong picture. The tickets are for Prabhas Kalki only. Please don’t sell your tickets pic.twitter.com/h62QTUV286
— 25-02-2022 (@harish5233) June 23, 2024
As the issue went viral on social media, a few netizens wondered if it was a sales tactic by the makers of Kalki and some wondered if it was a publicity stunt by team Kalki 2898A AD.
However, actor Rajashekar quickly posted a tweet, on a lighter note, clarifying that he had nothing to do with this goof-up. He also extended his heartfelt wishes to team Kalki 2898 AD and hoped that it would create history in the industry.
Naaku assalu sammandham ledhu 😅🤣
Jokes apart…
Wishing dear #Prabhas @nagashwin7, Maa #AshwiniDutt garu @VyjayanthiFilms, The stellar cast and crew all the very very best!
May you create history and take the film industry a step ahead #kalki2898ad https://t.co/P00OyIZFVE— Dr.Rajasekhar (@ActorRajasekhar) June 23, 2024
Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki 2898 AD is all set to hit the screens worldwide on 27 June. The dystopian sci-fi drama elements of Hindu mythology stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan in the main roles.
Disha Patani, Shobhana, Rajendra Prasad, Brahmanandam, Saswata Chatterjee, Pasupathy, Anna Ben, and Malvika Nair play supporting roles.
While the pan-India film will be released in two parts, the first part will have a runtime of 3 hours and 56 minutes.
The makers are extensively promoting the film through a series of special interviews(“The Prelude of Kalki 2898 AD” and “The Kalki Chronicles”), special events, and merchandise.
Glimpses from the unveiling of #ThemeOfKalki at Lord Krishna’s birthplace, Mathura 📸✨
Full Song will be out soon. #Kalki2898AD @SrBachchan @ikamalhaasan #Prabhas @deepikapadukone @nagashwin7 @DishPatani #Shobana @Music_Santhosh @VyjayanthiFilms… pic.twitter.com/ne1ApsDMR8
— Vyjayanthi Movies (@VyjayanthiFilms) June 24, 2024
Limited edition #Kalki2898AD Merchandise Drop 1 is live.
Sale ends in 2898 Minutes. Grab yours now!
🔗 https://t.co/TLBT8r1UM1 pic.twitter.com/om0evZ1i4u— Vyjayanthi Movies (@VyjayanthiFilms) June 21, 2024
Meanwhile, the movie is making headlines every day. As the Kalki 2898 AD fever gripped fabs and moviegoers, it registered pre-sales worth over $3 million in North America alone. Over 125k+ tickets have been sold for the USA premieres on 26 June.
Star Star Rebel Star 🔥🔥#Kalki2898AD isn’t just the release of a movie. It’s havoc. It’s madness. The world is under its mania 🙇♂️🙇♂️
YET ANOTHER ROCK SOLID – 125K tickets sold in North America now 💥💥#Prabhas @VyjayanthiFilms @Kalki2898AD pic.twitter.com/zlfNJww9CV
— Prathyangira Cinemas (@PrathyangiraUS) June 24, 2024
Aparna Cinemas in Hyderabad is screening 42 shows. (X)
The film also set a record in Hyderabad. Aparna Cinemas, the newly-launched multiplex in the city claimed that all the shows for the Prabhas-starrer became houseful. Aparna Cinemas is screening 42 shows on the opening day (from 5.30 am), the highest for a Telugu film.
Aswini Dutt’s Vyjanathi Movies bankrolled Kalki 2898 AD. The movie will be released in IMAX, 3D, and 4D formats across the world.
In North India, the Hindi version of the pa-India film is witnessing amazing pre-sales. The film registered a nett collection of over ₹1.50 crore through the advance bookings and is expected to surpass ₹25 crore mark on the first day.
Meanwhile, trade analysts predicted a gross collection of over ₹100 crore for the Prabhas-starrer on the opening day.
(Edited by Y Krishna Jyothi)
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