15 January 2024, Mumbai: Mahesh Babu’s latest movie, ‘Guntur Kaaram,’ hit theaters on January 12, and people were excited. But here’s the scoop: after a fantastic opening day, the movie faced some struggles. Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, the film features Mahesh Babu, Sreeleela, and Meenakshi Chaudhary in important roles. The story revolves around Mahesh Babu’s character, making it his first appearance since the 2022 film ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata.’
Guntur Kaaram Box Office Collection
Let’s talk numbers. ‘Guntur Kaaram’ kicked off with a bang, raking in a whopping Rs 41.30 crore nett in India on the first day. Fans were cheering, but the celebration was short-lived. On Day 2, the film experienced a significant drop, managing to earn only Rs 13.55 crore at the box office. Day 3 brought a slight improvement, with early estimates indicating a collection of Rs 14.25 crore. However, it still couldn’t match the excitement of the opening day.
About ‘Guntur Kaaram’
Now, let’s break it down further. The overall occupancy of the movie in Telugu theaters was 45.19 percent. So, not everyone in the town was rushing to catch ‘Guntur Kaaram’ on the big screen. As of now, the total net collection stands at Rs 69.10 crore. What’s the movie about? ‘Guntur Kaaram’ is a commercial entertainer, carefully crafted by Trivikram Srinivas. In addition to Mahesh Babu, Meenakshi Chaudhary and Sreeleela play crucial roles. The music, setting the right mood for the film, is composed by S Thaman.
‘Guntur Kaaram’ Cast
This movie is significant for Mahesh Babu as it marks his return to the silver screen after ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata.’ The fans were eagerly waiting for this, but the journey for ‘Guntur Kaaram’ has been a bit bumpy at the box office. The film is produced by Haarika & Hassine Creations, and besides Thaman’s music, it features editing by Naveen Nooli and cinematography by Manoj Paramahamsa and PS Vinod.
‘Guntur Kaaram’ Overview
In simpler terms, ‘Guntur Kaaram’ started strong, stumbled on Day 2, and made a small recovery on Day 3. The excitement of the opening day couldn’t be sustained, and the movie is still working hard to match up to its initial success. So, if you’re a fan of Mahesh Babu or enjoy a good commercial entertainer, ‘Guntur Kaaram’ might still be worth checking out. The journey of a movie at the box office is like a rollercoaster, and ‘Guntur Kaaram’ is getting off its twists and turns.
By Yashika Desai