This September, cinemas are flooded with Bollywood and South Indian films. This Friday, 'Jolly LLB 3', 'Ajey' and 'Nishanchi' were released, while films like 'Mirai', 'Demon Slayer' and 'Loka: Chapter 1 – Chandra', which were released a few weeks ago, are also performing well at the box office.
Box Office Collection: Sunday witnessed fierce competition among several films at the box office. From Bollywood to South Indian cinema and anime, audiences had a plethora of options to choose from in theaters. This weekend, Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's courtroom drama 'Jolly LLB 3' garnered the most attention. Meanwhile, films like 'Loka: Chapter 1 – Chandra', 'Mirai', and 'Demon Slayer' also performed exceptionally well, maintaining b box office momentum.
Jolly LLB 3's Sunday Collection
Subhash Kapoor's 'Jolly LLB 3' was released after a long wait and has been a box office hit since day one. Starring the duo of Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, supported by b performances from Saurabh Shukla, Huma Qureshi, and Gajraj Rao, the film opened with ₹12.5 crore on Friday. On Saturday, its earnings increased to ₹20 crore.
According to Sacnilk's early trend report, the film earned approximately ₹21 crore on Sunday. With this, the total collection for three days has reached ₹53.50 crore. These figures clearly indicate that the audience is thoroughly enjoying the film, and it could soon join the ₹100 crore club.
Nishanchi's Slow Pace
Anurag Kashyap's film 'Nishanchi', which marks Aishwarya Thackeray's debut alongside Vedika Pinto and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, failed to meet expectations at the box office.
- Day 1 Collection: ₹25 lakh
- Day 2 Collection: ₹39 lakh
- Sunday (Day 3) Collection: ₹21 lakh
The total collection for three days was merely ₹85 lakh. The film did not receive audience support from the beginning, which suggests weak prospects for its future.
Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi
Audiences were also eagerly awaiting 'Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi', based on the life of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Anant Joshi portrays Yogi Adityanath, and Ravindra Gautam has directed the film.
- Day 1 Collection: ₹25 lakh
- Day 2 Collection: ₹43 lakh
- Sunday (Day 3) Collection: ₹50 lakh
In three days, the film's total collection has reached ₹1.18 crore. Although the collections are modest, the film has found a place in political and cultural discussions since its release.
Mirai's Second Sunday Also Spectacular
Teja Sajja's 'Mirai' is proving to be a recent blockbuster for South Indian cinema.
- First Week Collection: ₹65.1 crore
- Second Saturday Collection: ₹5.15 crore
- Second Sunday (Day 10) Collection: ₹5.75 crore
The total collection for 10 days has now reached ₹78.75 crore. The film is gaining significant popularity among the youth due to its VFX and action sequences.
Demon Slayer: The Power of Anime
The Japanese anime film 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Infinity Castle' is performing well in several countries, including India.
- First Week Collection: ₹53.4 crore
- Second Saturday Collection: ₹3.25 crore
- Second Sunday (Day 10) Collection: ₹4 crore
The total earnings for 10 days have reached ₹62.45 crore. This figure proves that the audience for anime content in India is rapidly growing.
Loka: Chapter 1 – Chandra's Stellar Journey
The South Indian film 'Loka: Chapter 1 – Chandra' has become a surprise blockbuster. Its craze continues into its fourth consecutive week.
- First Week Earnings: ₹54.7 crore
- Second Week Earnings: ₹47 crore
- Third Week Earnings: ₹27.1 crore
- Fourth Saturday Collection: ₹3.25 crore
- Fourth Sunday (Day 25) Collection: ₹4 crore
To date, the film's total earnings have reached ₹137.75 crore. This film is giving tough competition to several major Hindi projects at the box office.