'Guntur Kaaram' box office collection: Mahesh Babu's film faces significant drop, mints only Rs 13 cr on day 2

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Guntur Kaaram', the highly-anticipated collaboration between Mahesh Babu and director Trivikram Srinivas, witnessed a thrilling opening at the box office, grossing an impressive Rs 41.3 crore on its debut day. However, the excitement was short-lived as the film faced a considerable drop in collections on its second day.

The Saturday Slump

On its second day in theatres, 'Guntur Kaaram' experienced a significant decline in box office figures. Early estimates by Sacnilk.com indicate a steep drop from the promising Rs 41.3 crore on Friday to a more modest Rs 13 crore on Saturday.

The overall Telugu occupancy for 'Guntur Kaaram' on Saturday was recorded at 46.02 per cent. Breaking it down further, the film saw 34.84 per cent attendance in morning shows, 46.98 per cent in the afternoon, 51.80 per cent in the evening, and 50.45 percent in night shows. Despite facing competition from 'HanuMan', another Telugu release, 'Guntur Kaaram' maintained its dominance in the region.

Competition & Comparison

'Guntur Kaaram' faced tough competition from 'HanuMan', Dhanush's 'Captain Miller', 'Sivakarthikeyan', Rakul Preet Singh's 'Ayalaan', and Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi’s 'Merry Christmas'. Despite the initial challenge, 'Guntur Kaaram' emerged as the top film in the country. 'HanuMan', which had a slower start, closely followed Guntur Kaaram on Saturday, collecting Rs 12.53 crore.

The steep drop in 'Guntur Kaaram's' collections raised concerns, prompting Mahesh Babu to personally visit a theatre in Hyderabad on Saturday, where he enjoyed the film alongside his fans. The South superstar's presence added a personal touch to the film's promotion.

Despite the film's Saturday setback, 'Guntur Kaaram's' overall performance has been