The Indian box office is currently experiencing significant activity. On one hand, the newly released "Param Sundari," starring Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra, has performed splendidly, while on the other, Rajinikanth's "Coolie" continues to draw audiences.
Box Office Collection: Several major films are currently making waves in cinemas. Movies like 'Param Sundari', 'Coolie', 'War 2', and 'Mahavatar Narasimha' have successfully attracted audiences. Sunday, in particular, proved highly beneficial for these films, as the number of moviegoers increased over the weekend. Consequently, almost all films saw an increase in their collections.
'Param Sundari' strengthened its overall collection by performing brilliantly on Sunday. Meanwhile, the action-packed and masala-filled 'Coolie' was also well-received by audiences and delivered a good performance at the ticket counter. The star cast and intense action sequences of 'War 2' made it a top choice for viewers.
'Param Sundari' Shines
Released on August 29th, Param Sundari had a spectacular performance at the box office during its opening weekend. On its opening day (Friday), the film earned ₹7.25 crore. On Saturday, it grossed ₹9 crore. On Sunday, the film's earnings reached ₹10.45 crore. Thus, Param Sundari's total collection over three days amounted to ₹26.95 crore.
Directed by Tushar Jalota, the film features Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra in lead roles, along with Sanjay Kapoor, Manjot Singh, and Abhishek Banerjee in significant supporting roles. The film has received a mixed but positive response from the audience and could see further growth in the coming week.
'Coolie' Takes the Lead
South megastar Rajinikanth's film 'Coolie' had a tremendous start at the box office. On its opening day, it garnered a staggering ₹65 crore. The collection for the first week stood at ₹229.65 crore. In its second week, the film grossed ₹41.85 crore. On Sunday, the film added an extra ₹3 crore to its earnings.
Released on August 14th, 'Coolie' has now collected a total of ₹279 crore. Initially, it faced stiff competition from 'War 2', but it has now overtaken it and maintained its b performance.
'War 2' Slows Down
The highly anticipated film 'War 2', starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, created a buzz in its initial days after release. However, the film's earnings have now seen a decline. On Saturday, the film earned ₹1.10 crore. Its collection on Sunday was ₹1.50 crore. Over 18 days, 'War 2' has accumulated a total collection of ₹234.55 crore. While there was a close competition between 'Coolie' and 'War 2' in the early days, 'War 2' has now fallen behind.
'Mahavatar Narasimha' Steady Performance
The animated film 'Mahavatar Narasimha' has held the audience's attention for a long time due to its unique subject matter and religious narrative. The film has been in theaters for 38 days and collected ₹3.2 crore on Sunday as well. Its total business has now reached ₹244.3 crore. Based on the story of Bhakta Prahlad and Lord Narasimha, this film is highly appreciated by family audiences and has proven to be a long-runner.
