On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sakranti, several films hit theatres, bringing diverse genres to entertain audiences. Amid the cinematic clash, notable releases included Dhanush’s Captain Miller, Teja Sajja’s HanuMan, and Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Kaaram. Let’s delve into the first-day box office collections of these films that vied for attention on Makar Sankranti.
Merry Christmas:
A psycho-thriller featuring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, Merry Christmas is released in both Hindi and Tamil. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the film received acclaim for the actors’ performances.
The first-day collection for Merry Christmas amounted to Rs 2.55 crore, marking a successful debut for Raghavan, Kaif, and composer Pritam in Tamil cinema.
Guntur Kaaram:
Mahesh Babu made a compelling return to the big screen after a two-year hiatus with Guntur Kaaram, an action drama directed by Trivikram Srinivas.
The film garnered Rs 44.50 crore in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on its opening day. Additionally, it secured Rs 4.5 crore in Kannada, Rs 50 lakh in Tamil Nadu, and Rs 50 lakh in other languages, resulting in a total revenue of Rs 50 crore.
Captain Miller:
Dhanush’s Captain Miller received widespread appreciation from both audiences and critics. The film’s music and Dhanush’s performance garnered praise.
With an impressive collection, the movie earned Rs 8 crore in Tamil Nadu, Rs 60 lakh in Hindi, and Rs 5 lakh in Karnataka, summing up to a total of Rs 8.65 crore on its first day.
HanuMan:
Teja Sajja’s HanuMan generated significant buzz across India. The film raked in Rs 5.50 crore at the Telugu box office and an additional Rs 2 crore at the Hindi box office, accumulating a total of Rs 7.56 crore on its opening day.
Ayalaan:
Starring Sivakarthikeyan and Rakul Preet Singh, the science fiction film Ayalaan managed to secure Rs 4 crore on its first day. While there was anticipation among Tamil audiences, the film faced tough competition from other releases.
These first-day box office collections reflect the diverse choices available to audiences during the festive season, showcasing the popularity and reception of each film.
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