The weekend saw three mega releases clashing at the box office: the mythological epic Kannappa, the pan-India thriller Kuberaa, and Aamir Khan’s feel-good comeback Sitaare Zameen Par. Let’s break down their box office performance so far to see who’s outpacing whom.
Kannappa (Telugu/Hindi/Tamil/etc.)
The Vishnu Manchu–led mythological saga opened strongly with ₹9.35 cr net in India on Day 1 and added another ₹7 cr on Day 2, tallying ₹16.35 cr over its opening weekend so far. With a Pan-India sweep featuring Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Mohanlal, it’s already on track to cross ₹20 cr domestic by Sunday.
According to one tracker, the film’s worldwide gross hit about ₹16–19 cr across India and overseas by Day 2. However, some signs point to a slight Day‑2 dip—common for mythological fare—even while outperforming other new releases.
Kuberaa (Telugu, Tamil, Pan-India)
The thriller starring Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna continues to dominate. It recently joined the ₹75 cr club in India and is on its way to ₹100 cr net, reporting ~₹71.5 cr by Day 9—a steady Rs 4½ cr on day 9 alone.
Thanks to a strong North American run and wide appeal, Kuberaa remains the day’s clear runaway in Telugu cinema while still keeping pace in Hindi and Tamil regions.
Sitaare Zameen Par (Hindi)
Bollywood heavyweight Aamir Khan’s slice-of-life film crossed ₹100 cr net in just 9 days, hitting about ₹109 cr by Day 9 and continuing to show strong Saturday collections (~₹13–15 cr).
Domestic momentum remains steady, with ₹88–95 cr earned in its first week, making it Aamir Khan’s 7th‑highest grosser ever. While new competition may affect its trajectory, word-of-mouth is keeping it afloat.
Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Film | Opening Day | Day 2 / Weekend Total | First Week / 9 Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kannappa | ₹9.35 cr | ₹16.35 cr (2-day) | ≈₹20 cr (projected weekend) |
| Kuberaa | Unknown | ₹71.5 cr (Day 9) | On path to ₹100 cr |
| Sitaare Zameen Par | ₹10.7 cr | ₹109 cr (Day 9) | ₹109 cr net |
Who’s Leading?
Sitaare Zameen Par is the top-performing Hindi film with ₹100 cr+ already banked. In the Telugu/Pan-India arena, Kuberaa leads the pack with a consistent run, while Kannappa has had a respectable opening but faces competition from Kuberaa’s momentum.
What to Watch On
- Kannappa: Can it hold on past weekend or face typical dips? Will the star cameos help sustain?
- Kuberaa: Can it break ₹100 cr in India and maintain overseas growth?
- Sitaare Zameen Par: Will it stay strong in Week 2 against fresh releases?
With mythology, star power, and genre variety, each film has its own audience hook. Stay tuned as the weekend closes and we update which movie comes out on top!
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