Kalki 2898 AD has become the sixth highest-grossing Indian film worldwide, surpassing SRK's Pathaan. However, it may not be able to beat Jawan's worldwide gross of Rs 1,160 crore. The sci-fi action film continues to dominate the box office and is just Rs 20 crore away from surpassing Pathaan's lifetime India nett collection. With its strong performance, Kalki 2898 AD has firmly established itself as one of the biggest hits in Indian cinema.
Recent Aviation Accident and Incident in Kathmandu
On March 12, 2023, a Yeti Airlines ATR-72 aircraft crashed near Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, killing all 72 people on board. The incident is the deadliest aviation disaster in Nepal's history.
Background
Tribhuvan International Airport is Nepal's only international airport and has a long history of accidents and incidents. The mountainous terrain and challenging weather conditions make landings and takeoffs particularly difficult.
In 1992, a Thai Airways Airbus A310 crashed into a mountain near Kathmandu, killing all 113 passengers and crew. In 2018, a US-Bangla Airlines Bombardier Q400 crashed on landing at Tribhuvan Airport, killing 51 people.
Kalki 2898 AD Surges in Box Office
In a separate development, the Indian science fiction film "Kalki 2898 AD" has emerged as a box office success, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan's "Pathaan" as the sixth highest-grossing Indian film worldwide.
Background
"Kalki 2898 AD" is a sci-fi action film directed by Vishnuvardhan and starring Oviya and Amitash Pradhan. The film follows the story of a warrior who fights against a futuristic alien invasion.
Despite its mixed critical reception, the film has been a commercial success, grossing over Rs 1,000 crore worldwide. It is now just Rs 20 crore away from surpassing "Pathaan's" lifetime India nett collection.
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