15th June 2023,Mumbai: Adipurush, the highly anticipated film starring Prabhas and Kriti Sanon, is set to make a groundbreaking entrance at the box office with over 4.7 lakh tickets already purchased in advance for its opening weekend performances. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the latest statistics on advance bookings, signaling a potential “box office tsunami” on the horizon. Scheduled to release on June 16, Adipurush is generating immense excitement among fans.
Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to provide an update on the national chains’ advance booking status for Adipurush, specifically mentioning PVR and INOX. He revealed that a total of 4,79,811 tickets had been sold for the first weekend across PVR and INOX theaters, with Cinepolis ticket sales still pending. With such overwhelming response, it is evident that Adipurush is poised to make a significant impact at the box office.
Further breaking down the ticket sales, Taran Adarsh shared the numbers for each day. On Friday, PVR sold 1,26,050 tickets, INOX sold 96,502 tickets, totaling 2,22,552 tickets. On Saturday, PVR sold 83,596 tickets, INOX sold 55,438 tickets, totaling 1,39,034 tickets. On Sunday, PVR sold 69,279 tickets, INOX sold 48,946 tickets, totaling 1,18,225 tickets. These figures emphasize the immense popularity and demand for the movie.
Adipurush’s appeal is not limited to national chains alone. Taran Adarsh also predicted massive earnings from non-national chains and mass venues such as single-screen cinemas and multiplexes, particularly in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Prabhas enjoys a significant fanbase in these regions, ensuring a strong reception for the movie in South India.
According to producer and industry expert Girish Johar, Adipurush is expected to make a staggering opening-day collection of 40 to 50 crore rupees. Johar credits the movie’s success to its captivating trailer and its foundation in the fabled Ramayana. With the movie releasing during a family vacation period, Johar anticipates a massive opening that could potentially reach 45 to 50 crore rupees, or even more when considering all languages combined.
Adipurush, directed by Om Raut and sponsored by Bhushan Kumar, promises a mythical drama based on the epic Ramayana. Prabhas portrays the character of Raghava, while Kriti Sanon plays Janaki. Saif Ali Khan, portraying the antagonist Ravana, adds further intrigue to the film. The supporting cast includes Sonal Chauhan, Trupti Toradmal, Sunny Singh, Devdatta Nage, and Vatsal Sheth, who bring the characters of Lakshmana to life.
The multi-lingual film, set to release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, has generated significant buzz among cinephiles across the country. With its record-breaking advance ticket sales and a captivating storyline, Adipurush is all set to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact on the box office.
by Kashvi Gala