22 November 2023, Mumbai: Director Hemanth M Rao’s latest venture, “Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Side B,” featuring Rakshit Shetty, has garnered acclaim for its compelling narrative and stellar performances. However, after an impressive opening, the film seems to have hit a plateau in its box office collection on its fifth day. Despite an initial collection of Rs 2.3 crore on the first day and a weekend total surpassing Rs 5 crore, the subsequent days have seen a consistent daily earning of around Rs 0.70 crore.
Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Side B’s Narrative
Described as an intense yet emotional love story, “Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Side B” unfolds a decade after the events depicted in Side A. Alongside Rakshit Shetty, the film boasts a talented cast including Rukmini Vasanth, Chaithra J Achar, Achyuth Kumar, Sharath Lohithashwa, Gopalkrishna Deshpande, and Ramesh Indira. The movie transcends language barriers, releasing in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu, offering audiences a multi-dimensional cinematic experience.
Occupancy Insights: Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu Versions
On the crucial fifth day, the Kannada version of the film witnessed an 11.61 percent occupancy, with night shows recording a slightly higher 14.70 percent in Shivamogga displaying a robust 24 percent occupancy. The Telugu version secured a 19.48 percent occupancy, particularly noteworthy during afternoon shows with a 19.11 percent occupancy. The Tamil version registered a respectable 16.43 percent occupancy. Despite these figures, the film’s collections remained consistent, earning Rs 0.70 crore on Tuesday, bringing the overall collections to Rs 8 crore.
Hemanth M Rao’s Inspiration
In a revealing interview, director Hemanth M Rao shared the inspiration behind “Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Side B.” He disclosed that a real-life incident from March 2006, involving a hit-and-run case where a traffic police official lost his life, became the catalyst for the film’s script. The incident, witnessed by Rao, led him to contemplate the repercussions for the person who took the fall, inspiring the poignant narrative that unfolds on screen as “SSE.”
Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Side B’s Impact
As “Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Side B” continues its box office journey, its impact extends beyond mere numbers. The film, rooted in real-life events and driven by emotional storytelling, offers audiences a cinematic reflection of the human experience. While facing a plateau in daily earnings, the enduring resonance of the film speaks to its ability to connect with viewers on a deeper, more meaningful level, transcending the typical ebbs and flows of box office statistics.
By Yashika Desai