The Marathi thriller ‘Dashavatar’ which is directed by Subodh Khanolkar, is inching closer to a significant milestone at the box office. On its 16th day (third Saturday), the film raked in an estimated Rs 90 lakhs, pushing its India net total to Rs 19.80 crore. With just a small gap remaining, Dashavatar is now poised to cross the Rs 20 crore mark, a feat that will cement its status as one of the surprise hits from the Marathi film industry this year.Occupancy rates for the filmOn Saturday, ‘Dashavatar’ recorded an overall occupancy of 21.97%. Morning shows saw a modest turnout at 12.23%, but attendance improved as the day progressed, with afternoon shows reaching 24.74% and evening shows climbing to 28.95%. The steady weekend spike shows that audiences continue to engage with the thriller even in its third week.A unique thriller that resembles ‘Kantara’What sets Dashavatar apart is its blend of an intriguing storyline with cultural depth, supported by a stellar ensemble cast. The film features veteran stars Dilip Prabhawalkar and Mahesh Manjrekar alongside Siddharth Menon, Priyadarshini Indalkar, Bharat Jadhav, Abhinay Berde, Ravi Kale, Vijay Kenkare, Sunil Tawde, and Aarti Wadagbalkar. The trailer and early reviews suggest the film attempts to deliver a fresh style of rooted storytelling, drawing comparisons to the Kannada blockbuster Kantara, while carving out its own identity in Marathi cinema.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project’s box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in.
