Box office: 'Srikanth' records impressive 90% growth on Day 2
The biographical drama Srikanth, directed by Tushar Hiranandani and starring Rajkummar Rao has reported a remarkable 90% growth on its second day at the box office. The film raked in around ₹4.25cr on its second day, pushing the two-day total to approximately ₹6.50cr. Despite a modest opening, Srikanth managed to give its competitor Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes a run for its money on Day 2, with both films neck and neck in earnings.
'Srikanth' boasted an impressive Hindi occupancy rates
According to Sacnilk, Srikanth boasted an impressive 20.25% overall Hindi occupancy on Saturday, with night shows leading the pack at a remarkable 25.61%. Notably, Chennai and Bengaluru emerged as top contributors, with audience turnouts reaching 45.25% and 34%, respectively. In contrast, Planet of the Apes—with early estimates pegging its Saturday earnings at ₹4.25cr—experienced a more modest 17.51% overall English occupancy and 16.69% Telugu occupancy.
'Srikanth' projected to earn around ₹11cr over the weekend
Per trade analysts, the weekend earnings for Srikanth will be between ₹11-11.50cr, contingent on its Sunday performance. This significant growth trend suggests a positive trajectory for the film's success. The film's strong performance is particularly noteworthy as it opened higher than other recent well-trended films including Dibakar Banerjee's Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2, and Vidya Balan's Do Aur Do Pyaar.
'Srikanth' challenges societal perceptions through Bolla's story
Srikanth narrates the extraordinary journey of visually impaired Indian industrialist Srikanth Bolla, who brought revolutionary changes to the education and business systems in the country. The film aims to challenge societal perceptions of differently-abled individuals through its portrayal of Bolla's life and achievements. Rao aside, the film also features Jyotika, Alaya F, and Sharad Kelkar, among others in key roles. Read our review here.
Meanwhile, a quick look at Rao's busy year ahead
Rao appears to have a packed schedule ahead, with another film, Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, starring alongside Janhvi Kapoor, set for release on May 31. Directed by Sharan Sharma, the project is produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. Adding to his slate for the year are highly-anticipated ventures, including the sequel to Stree, where he stars opposite Shraddha Kapoor, and a quirky comedy titled Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, alongside Triptii Dimri.
