21 October 2023, Mumbai: Ravi Teja’s recent cinematic offering, ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao,’ made its much-anticipated debut in theaters on Friday. The film, directed by Vamsee, falls within the genre of Telugu period action thrillers and boasts a star-studded cast featuring Nupur Sanon, Gayatri Bhardwaj, Anupam Kher, Renu Desai, Jisshu Sengupta, and Murali Sharma in pivotal roles. According to Reports, the film’s inaugural box office earnings in India amounted to Rs 8 crore nett.
Multi-Lingual Release
‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’ was simultaneously released in multiple languages, encompassing Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam, further expanding its reach to audiences across the Indian subcontinent.
Box Office Performance and Occupancy
On its opening day, the film registered a somewhat modest performance, characterized as a “mediocre start” by industry standards. The overall occupancy for the Telugu version of the film stood at 53.18%, with the expectation of gradual improvement over the Dussehra holiday weekend. Notably, the night shows witnessed a relatively higher occupancy rate at 69.72%, while the morning shows began with an occupancy of 49.46%. In the city of Hyderabad, ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’ secured 360 showings, with a 56.5% occupancy rate.
Comparative Box Office Analysis
In comparison to Ravi Teja’s recent release, ‘Ravanasura,’ which garnered Rs 6 crore on its opening day, ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’ shows signs of a more promising start. Earlier this year, the actor featured in ‘Waltair Veerayya,’ which enjoyed significant success with an opening day box office collection of Rs 29.6 crore.
Noteworthy Debut for Nupur Sanon
Of particular significance is the film’s role as the feature film debut for Nupur Sanon, the sister of Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon. Nupur expressed her pride in the film’s release in sign language, highlighting the unique aspect of the movie. She stated, “The journey has been incredible, and I hope the audiences enjoy our film as much as we’ve enjoyed being a part of it.” This cinematic endeavor has pitted ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’ against ‘Ganapath,’ directed by Vikas Bahl and featuring Kriti Sanon in the lead role. As the Dussehra holiday weekend unfolds, ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’ remains optimistic about its box office prospects.
By Yashika Desai