Box office collections received a major boost on Gandhi Jayanti, benefiting multiple films. JrNTR-starrer Devara made a significant impact on Wednesday, taking advantage of the national holiday. The film has garnered ₹45.87 crore in its first week, with Wednesday alone contributing ₹7.15 crore. Although numbers may dip slightly on Thursday, the film is expected to pick up momentum from Friday evening as the weekend approaches.
Stree 2 continues its record-breaking run
Meanwhile, Stree 2 continues to shine, celebrating 50 days at the box office today. The film’s appeal is evident not only in major cities but also in Tier-2 and Tier-3 locations, a rarity in today’s cinematic landscape. On its seventh Wednesday, Stree 2 saw a surge in business, bringing its total collection to ₹619.66 crore. With current trends, the ₹625 crore mark seems well within reach. Week 7 breakup: Fri 1.09 cr, Sat 2.20 cr, Sun 2.75 cr, Mon 85 lacs, Tue 1.05 cr, Wed 2.10 cr.
The Marathi film Dharmaveer 2 also got a good boost
Marathi film Dharmaveer 2 (Dharmaveer Mukkam Post Thane 2) also experienced a notable boost on Wednesday, thanks to the holiday. The film’s first-week collection stands at ₹11.83 crore, with consistent performance across the weekend and a spike on Wednesday. Week 1 brekup: Fri 1.92 cr, Sat 2.53 cr, Sun 3.47 cr, Mon 1.35 cr, Tue 1.12 cr, Wed 1.44 cr.