Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao's much-anticipated film 'Srikanth' released in theaters on Friday, marking a decent start at the Indian box office on its first day. Fans and critics alike have lauded Rajkummar's performance, with many calling it an 'award-winning' portrayal. According to early estimates from Sacnilk.com, the film has grossed over Rs 2.25 crore in India on its opening day.
The movie, which tells the inspiring story of visually impaired industrialist Srikanth Bolla, showcases Rajkummar Rao's versatility as an actor. In the film, Rao portrays Srikanth Bolla's journey from overcoming his visual impairment to establishing Bollant Industries. Alaya F, Jyotika, and Sharad Kelkar also deliver commendable performances in supporting roles. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishna Kumar and Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani.
In an interview with PTI, Rajkummar Rao expressed his enthusiasm for taking on such challenging roles: «I love challenges. And, something that scares me excites me even more. And 'Srikanth' did that to me. I've never played a visually impaired man before.»
The film's box office performance reflects audience interest and support. On its opening day, 'Srikanth' amassed Rs 2.25 crore net in India, with a noteworthy 12.14% Hindi Occupancy. The movie's success is particularly evident in key metropolitan areas like Mumbai, Delhi, and the National Capital Region (NCR), where it enjoyed significant viewership despite facing competition from other
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