Box Office Report: Daku Maharaja and Game Changer
This Makar Sankranti, “Daku Maharaja” and “Game Changer” hit theaters with high expectations. Here’s a detailed analysis of their box office performance so far.
Daku Maharaja: Earnings and Performance
Released on Sunday, Daku Maharaja managed to attract audiences in its initial days.
- First Day Collection: ₹25.35 crore (trade reports).
- Second Day Collection: ₹12.80 crore.
- Third Day Collection: ₹12.50 crore.
- Total Collection So Far: ₹50 crore (net).
The film’s budget is approximately ₹135-140 crore, and it still needs ₹85-90 crore to break even. Interestingly, the makers have already organized a success party for the film.
Will the Film Be a Hit?
Ticket prices and the storyline have been widely discussed.
- While the earnings graph is stable, the film still has a long way to go.
- Trade experts believe that improved occupancy rates could help the film cross its budget.
Game Changer: Sankranti Day Performance
With a big budget and star power, Game Changer delivered a decent performance on Makar Sankranti.
Collections So Far
- First Day: ₹51 crore (all-India net).
- Second Day: ₹21.60 crore (57% drop).
- Third Day: ₹15.90 crore.
- Monday Collection: ₹7.65 crore.
- Total Net Collection So Far: ₹96.15 crore.
- Worldwide Gross: ₹181 crore.
Future Prospects
The Telugu and Tamil versions performed well, but the Hindi version fell short of expectations.
- Telugu Occupancy: 45-50%.
- Hindi Occupancy: 13-17%.
The film needs a strong weekend and weekday run to surpass its ₹200 crore budget.
Impact of Sankranti and Today’s Estimates
The festival of Makar Sankranti boosted occupancy rates for both films, particularly in South India.
Daku Maharaja (Today’s Estimate)
- Telugu Collection: ₹3.5 crore.
- Hindi and Other Languages: ₹1.80 crore.
- Total Estimate: ₹5.5 crore.
Game Changer (Today’s Estimate)
- Telugu Version: ₹3.5 crore.
- Hindi Version: ₹1.8 crore.
- Total Estimate: ₹5.5-6 crore.
Conclusion
Both Daku Maharaja and Game Changer have utilized the Sankranti festival to boost their collections but are yet to achieve the hit status.
- Daku Maharaja’s lifetime collection might reach ₹70-80 crore.
- Game Changer needs to cross ₹300 crore worldwide to break even.
Stay tuned for more updates on box office reports and trade analysis.
