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Indian Express
41 minutes ago
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- Indian Express
Kannappa box office collection day 1: Vishnu Manchu scores the biggest opening of his career thanks to Prabhas, Akshay Kumar; film earns Rs 9 crore
The much-anticipated mythological devotional film Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu in the lead role, has finally hit theatres, and it's off to an impressive start at the box office. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned an estimated Rs 9 crore across all languages in India on its opening day. It also marks the highest-ever opening for a Vishnu Manchu film. Kannappa recorded an overall Telugu occupancy of 55.89% on Friday. Morning shows began on a promising note with 50.55% occupancy, which steadily increased throughout the day, rising to 52.81% for evening shows and peaking at 69.87% during night shows. Hyderabad and Bengaluru reported the highest number of screenings, as well as the highest occupancy rates for the film. Also Read | Kannappa movie review: Vishnu Manchu's ambition cannot fully save this tediously long saga In the Tamil market, the film registered a 6.45% occupancy rate on Friday, with Chennai leading in both show count and viewer turnout. Meanwhile, in the Hindi belt, Delhi topped the charts in terms of both the number of shows and audience presence, contributing to an overall Hindi occupancy of 14.56%. The Kannada and Malayalam versions saw occupancy rates of 13.81% and 7.20%, respectively. This strong debut is particularly notable when compared to Vishnu Manchu's previous release Ginna, which managed just Rs 0.2 crore on its opening day and went on to become a box office failure. The mythological epic also features a star-studded cast, including Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal Aggarwal, an added draw for the masses. Kannappa is based on the tale of devotion and sacrifice, weaving mythology, emotion, and stunning visuals into a narrative that resonates deeply with devotees of Lord Shiva and fans of grand-scale storytelling. Reportedly made on a budget of Rs 200 crore, Kannappa is shaping up to be a significant box office contender in the mythological genre. However, it has received fairly negative reviews from the critics. It remains to be seen how much Kannappa will earn over its first weekend, amid growing competition from older releases like Sitaare Zameen Par, which is still going strong, and new releases like Brad Pitt's F1: The Movie.
Time of India
an hour ago
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- Time of India
Kannappa box office collection day 1: Vishnu Manchu, Prabhas' Telugu action drama earns Rs 9 crore
Kannappa box office collection day 1: Kannappa, one of the biggest films of the month, hit the screens on June 27 and opened to a good response at the Indian box office. The film, however, received mixed reviews. Kannappa is a Telugu actioner produced by actor Mohan Babu. Kannappa off to a good start Vishnu Manchu is in the limelight because of his latest release Kannappa, which is now out in theatres. The film is off to a good start at the box office. According to Sacnilk, a trade website, it earned Rs 9 crore (nett) on the first day. A large chunk of this came from the Telugu states. Kannappa has outperformed Ginna, Vishnu's last film, by quite a margin. The horror comedy earned Rs 20 lakh on the first and ended up being a flop. Kannappa features cameos from the likes of Prabhas and Akshay Kumar, which worked in its favour. The flick, however, received mixed reviews with critics lauding the performances but panning the execution. It remains to be seen whether the mediocre word-of-mouth affects the film in the long run. About Kannappa Kannappa is an action drama that centres on the life of a fierce warrior-turned-devotee of Lord Shiva. Vishnu Manchu plays the lead role in the biggest film of his career. Prabhas appears in a powerful extended cameo, adding star power to the larger-than-life tale. For all the latest coverage on Southern cinema & OTT shows, click here
Indian Express
an hour ago
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- Indian Express
Sitaare Zameen Par box office collection day 8: Aamir Khan's comedy to pass Rs 100 crore mark today, surpasses Sunny Deol's Jaat
After a fairly strong first week at the box office, Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par entered its second week on Friday (Day 8) with early estimates suggesting it earned Rs 6.5 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. The film's total domestic collection now stands at Rs 94.4 crore, and it is expected to cross the coveted Rs 100 crore milestone on Saturday (Day 9). On Friday, Sitaare Zameen Par recorded an overall Hindi occupancy rate of 18.43%. Occupancy steadily increased throughout the day, with morning shows at 7.07%, afternoon at 15.36%, evening at 20.04%, and night shows peaking at 31.23%. Regionally, Chennai continued to lead in occupancy, registering a remarkable 54.67%, followed by Bengaluru at 28.25%. In comparison, major markets like the National Capital Region (NCR) and Mumbai lagged behind with 19% and 18.5% respectively. Language-wise, the film performed better in Tamil, with an overall occupancy of 26.05%. The Telugu version maintained parity with Hindi, recording a 17.68% occupancy rate. Also Read | Aamir Khan recalls daughter Ira 'sounding terrible' as she dealt with depression in college: 'I flew to Amsterdam and brought her home' Globally, Sitaare Zameen Par has grossed Rs. 140.38 crore after its first week, closing in on the lifetime worldwide collections of Thugs of Hindostan (Rs. 145.55 crore) and Kesari Chapter 2 (Rs. 145.73 crore). The film has already surpassed Sunny Deol's Jaat, which ended its run at Rs. 120.6 crore. Despite upcoming competition from new releases such as Brad Pitt's F1: The Move and Kajol's Maa, Aamir Khan remains hopeful that Sitaare Zameen Par will sustain its momentum. The actor has been vocal about his commitment to longer theatrical windows. During the film's promotional campaign, Aamir announced that he has no plans to release the film on OTT platforms for at least a year after its theatrical run, going so far as to turn down a Rs 120 crore streaming deal to reinforce his stand.
Indian Express
2 hours ago
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- Indian Express
Maa box office collection day 1: Kajol's folk horror opens with Rs. 4.5 crore, left in the dust by Brad Pitt's F1
After a three-year hiatus from the big screen, Bollywood star Kajol returned in a new avatar with Maa, her first venture into the horror genre. Directed by Vishal Furia, best known for the Chhorii franchise, Maa marks a bold shift in Kajol's filmography and has opened on a promising note at the domestic box office. According to early estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk, Maa earned Rs. 4.5 crore (India nett) on its opening day. This performance significantly outpaces Kajol's last theatrical release, Salaam Venky, which collected only Rs. 0.65 crore on day one. The film registered an overall Hindi occupancy of 20.52% on Friday. As expected for a horror release, the morning shows saw a subdued turnout (8.23%), but occupancy steadily improved through the day, reaching 20.08% in the afternoon and peaking at 32.61% for the night shows. Regionally, Chennai led with the highest occupancy at 31.33%, followed by Lucknow at 28.75%, and the National Capital Region (NCR) at 27.00%. Mumbai trailed in fourth place with a 23.50% occupancy rate. Also Read | Maa movie review: Kajol's well-intentioned film keeps first half loose, second half muddled Maa is set within the expanding Shaitaan cinematic universe, which began with the 2024 supernatural thriller Shaitaan, starring Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan. That film debuted to Rs. 14.75 crore and went on to become a horror blockbuster. Maa's connection to that universe is expected to give it added momentum in the coming days, alongside generally decent word of mouth. However, Maa faces stiff box office competition. Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par, in its second week, reportedly earned Rs. 6.75 crore on its eighth day. Additionally, the international release F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt, made a strong start with Rs. 5.25 crore in India, further intensifying the race for audience attention. The film tells the story of Ambika, a fierce mother played by Kajol, who will go to any length to protect her daughter from otherworldly threats. With rising audience interest in horror across regions and languages, Maa is well-positioned to benefit from a growing trend, where well-executed horror films are finding commercial success in Indian cinema.
Time of India
3 hours ago
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- Time of India
F1 box office collection day 1: Brad Pitt's sports drama earns Rs 5.25 cr in India
F1 box office collection day 1: F1, one of the biggest films of the year, hit the screens on Friday (June 27) and opened to a good response at the Indian box office. The sports action drama also received positive reviews. F1 is directed by Joseph Kosinski of Top Gun: Maverick fame. F1 opens well in India Brad Pitt is in the limelight because of his latest film F1, which is out in theaters now. It opened to a good response in India and also impressed moviegoers. According to Sacnilk, a trade website, the sports action drama earned Rs 5.25 crore (nett) on the first day. It has outperformed Jackie Chan's Karate Kid Legends, which made Rs 1.75 crore on the first day. It has, however, failed to beat MI 8. Tom Cruise's action drama made Rs 16.5 crore on its opening day. The film has received positive reviews with critics lauding the performances and the execution. The healthy word-of-mouth is expected to help it witness good growth on the weekend. F1 has been released alongside Maa, starring Kajol, and the Vishnu Manchu-fronted Kannappa. It, however, is unlikely to face competition from them as they cater to a different audience. The Telugu biggie is meant for those fond of devotional action dramas. Maa, meanwhile, caters to those craving horror dramas with a 'desi' touch. About F1 F1 is a high-octane racing drama directed by Joseph Kosinski. It stars Brad Pitt as a former Formula 1 driver who returns to mentor a rookie. Touted to be a biting take on the F1 World, the film combines real race footage and fiction to deliver an adrenaline rush.
