Footfalls wobble. Saturday’s box‑office numbers slid a notch, with the film taking in ₹7.30 crore net in India – a 21% dip from the ₹9.25 crore opener. The drop, though, is hardly a panic button; the daily footfall stayed just above 550k, and the overall occupancy dipped only to 53% from 57% on Friday.
Overseas, the numbers stay steady. The overseas market kept the momentum, pulling in another ₹2 crore on Saturday alone and bringing the overseas gross to ₹7.40 crore. Combined with an Indian gross of ₹19.25 crore, the 2‑day worldwide tally hits ₹26.65 crore – a figure that still has the crowd humming.
Behind the scenes, Sankrityan’s direction anchors a gritty throwback to the Madras Famine era, with Deverakonda playing a swaggering horseman and Mandanna as the fierce Jayamma. Ajay‑Atul’s score underscores the oppressive heat and the undercurrent of rebellion, but it’s Deverakonda’s swagger that carries every scene on his shoulders.
If the film can keep the conversation going on social media, the next week could see a rebound. Fans are already lining up for the Hindi‑dubbed version, set to release next month, and the 65.77% night‑time occupancy suggests a loyal audience is still waiting for more. So, while critics may point out the dip, the overall pulse remains upbeat, leaving the next fortnight a must‑watch for any cinephile.