Brad Pitt's 'F1' Outperforms 'Maa' and 'Kannappa' in Earnings. This Hollywood racing drama outshines Indian films.
Maa, Kannappa or F1: This week, the Bollywood box office witnessed an intriguing competition, with Kajol's horror-thriller 'Maa' attempting to captivate audiences with fear and emotion. Simultaneously, the mythological film 'Kannappa,' boasting a large budget and a star-studded cast, made a significant presence. However, amidst these two, the Hollywood sports drama 'F1,' starring Brad Pitt, quietly surged ahead in earnings.
Kajol's 'Maa': A Battle of Fear and Sentiment
Kajol ventured into the horror-thriller genre for the first time, appearing before audiences in a new avatar with the film 'Maa.' Directed by Vishal Furia, the film tells the story of a mother who crosses all boundaries to save her daughter from a primitive tradition. The story is set in Chanderpur, a fictional village in Kolkata, where a custom dictates that a daughter is sacrificed at birth.
Earnings Figures
The film started slowly, earning ₹4.65 crore on its first day. However, audience interest grew on Sunday, with the film earning ₹6.75 crore. The domestic collection reached ₹11.4 crore in two days, while the worldwide collection crossed ₹22 crore.
'Kannappa': A Saga of Faith and War
On the other hand, the Telugu film 'Kannappa,' also released in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, is based on a mythological saga. The film depicts the journey of Thinnadu, a non-believing tribal warrior, who becomes a devotee of Shiva. The film features stars like Vishnu Manchu, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Prabhas, and Kajal Aggarwal. The film is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and has a reported budget of around ₹200 crore.
Earnings Figures
With a b opening on the first day, earning ₹9.35 crore, the film earned ₹7.15 crore on the second day and ₹7.25 crore on Sunday. The domestic box office collection has now reached close to ₹23.75 crore, while the worldwide earnings have crossed ₹30 crore within two days.
'F1': Brad Pitt's Speed Takes the Lead
Amidst these two Indian films, the Hollywood star Brad Pitt's film 'F1' entered like a silent killer and surpassed both in terms of earnings. The film tells the story of a former racing driver who returns to Formula One racing after 30 years and enters the arena to save his old team from falling.
Earnings Figures
'F1' earned ₹8 crore in India on Sunday and touched ₹21.25 crore in three days. However, the most surprising figure is its worldwide collection, which has reached almost ₹300 crore in two days. By the third day, the film is expected to cross ₹400 crore.
Who Benefited, Who Suffered?
While 'Maa' is slowly winning over audiences with its limited budget and folklore-inspired story, the grandeur and mythological context of 'Kannappa' are reaching a larger audience. However, compared to the marketing and content of both films, 'F1's advanced technology, racing theme, and global star power have given it an edge.
What Information Does the Earnings Data Provide?
According to analysts, the success of 'F1' indicates that the preferences of Indian audiences are no longer limited to Bollywood or regional films. Technically rich and internationally high-quality films, which have speed and glamour in their stories, are being adopted rapidly.
Meanwhile, films like 'Maa' attract audiences who connect with emotional and social stories. On the other hand, the religious and mythological story of 'Kannappa' is making its place among the audience in South India as well as in the Hindi belt.
