If you thought the first week was a rollercoaster, the 9‑day run has taken a sharp dip but still keeps the buzz alive.
The film was screened in 1,547 theatres across India on day nine, a figure that speaks to its wide reach. Even as the drop to ₹2.80 cr reflects a 15.2% decline from day eight, the total net of ₹111 cr keeps it firmly inside the top‑ten performers of the season.
Footfall numbers paint the full picture: 236,450 viewers crossed the threshold on day nine, translating to an overall occupancy of 32.8%. That’s a respectable figure when you consider the 1,377 screens that ran the Telugu version, which alone pulled ₹2.70 cr net with a 34.1% occupancy.
The Hindi dub, meanwhile, was a modest contributor, adding only ₹10 lakh to the net tally despite 170 shows and a 22% occupancy. Afternoon slots outperformed the rest, peaking at 32.63% while mornings lagged at 7.88%—a pattern that mirrors the typical day‑time audience in the sub‑continent.
In a candid chat with You We Media, Nani admitted that the response has felt unprecedented for him. "Out of 33 films I’ve made, this is the first time I’m experiencing something like this," he said, hinting that the film’s performance has surprised even its creator.
With worldwide gross now at ₹162 cr, the next chapter will likely see the team probing for a holiday‑weekend boost or a strategic overseas push. Fans can keep their eyes on the box‑office charts, but the real question is whether the film will sustain its momentum beyond the 10‑day mark.