Box Office Performance Overview
Bagheera opened with a strong start in Kannada markets but has since seen a decline in ticket sales. The film initially grossed ₹2.55 crore on its opening day but has failed to maintain that momentum due to lukewarm reviews from both critics and audiences.
Day-by-Day Breakdown
Here’s a summary of the box office collections over the first five days:
- Day 1 (Thursday): ₹3.05 crore
- Day 2 (Friday): ₹3.30 crore
- Day 3 (Saturday): ₹3.50 crore
- Day 4 (Sunday): ₹3.18 crore
- Day 5 (Monday): ₹1.12 crore (early estimates)
This brings the total India net collection to approximately ₹14.15 crore, with worldwide collections standing at ₹15 crore.
Performance in Regional Markets
Kannada Market
In the Kannada box office, Bagheera has managed to collect around ₹12.62 crore, with day 5 estimates showing a mere ₹1.12 crore. The film opened strongly but has seen a gradual decline due to mixed reviews.
Telugu Market
The film’s performance in the Telugu markets has been particularly underwhelming, collecting only ₹1.53 crore over five days, with just ₹13 lakh on day 5. This lackluster performance underscores the difficulties faced by regional films trying to break into competitive markets.
Critical Reception
While critics praised Srimurali’s performance as the titular character, they found the plot and supporting characters predictable and lacking depth. The film’s storyline was compared unfavorably to other superhero films, which may have contributed to its disappointing box office performance.
Review Highlights
ETimes rated Bagheera at 3.5 out of 5, noting:
“Sriimurali shines as Vedant and Bagheera. He looks the part and delivers yet another career-best performance… However, other characters and their traits become predictable as the story progresses.”
Conclusion
With only ₹15 crore earned worldwide in its first five days, Bagheera faces an uphill battle at the box office. The film’s financial struggles highlight the challenges of non-franchise superhero films in India, especially when competing against established franchises and high-profile releases.
Disclaimer: The box office figures mentioned are estimates based on various sources and may vary as new data becomes available. Readers are encouraged to follow official reports for the most accurate information regarding box office collections and movie ratings.
