Dulquer Salmaan’s latest epic, ‘Kaantha’, has taken the box office by storm, raking in approximately Rs 13.22 crore over its opening weekend across India. Critics and audiences alike have showered the film with accolades for its stunning visuals and captivating performances, particularly praising Salmaan’s exceptional role.
Dulquer Salmaan’s ‘Kaantha’ continues to show a steady run at the box office. Reportedly the movie closed its opening weekend on a strong note.The Tamil–Telugu period drama which is directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, has grossed an estimated Rs 13.22 crore India net within its first three days.
Steady collections over the weekend
According to the Sacnilk website, ‘Kaantha’ opened to respectable numbers on its first Friday, earning Rs 4.35 crore, with the Tamil version contributing Rs 2.65 crore and Telugu bringing in Rs 1.7 crore. The momentum improved on Saturday as collections saw a healthy 14.94% jump, taking the day’s total to Rs 5 crore.On Sunday, the film continued its steady performance with Rs 4.35 crore (early estimates), matching its opening day.
Occupancy trends for ‘Kaantha’
Tamil Nadu remained Kaantha’s strongest market. The film recorded an overall 26.70% occupancy on Sunday. Afternoon and evening shows performed the best, touching 31.40% and 31.16% respectively. Morning and night shows maintained decent numbers as well.In the Telugu states, the film clocked an overall 16.96% occupancy. While lower than the Tamil version, the trend shows improvement throughout the day, with evening shows reaching nearly 20%.
Dulquer Salmaan’s performance gets praise
The movie features an impressive ensemble cast including Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse, Rana Daggubati, Samuthirakani, and Bijesh Nagesh. ‘Kaantha’ has earned praise for its visuals, performances, and period setting. Most importantly, Dulquer Salmaan’s stunning performance is said to be the main highlight.Our official ETimes review notes, “You have to commend Dulquer’s variety in script selection and his commitment to making each choice count. He captures the old-school star mystique without overplaying it, delivering calculated looks and mannerisms that occasionally crack to reveal something underneath.”DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. We strive for accuracy and all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned. We offer a fair representation of the project’s box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in
