Despite a weekday dip, Kaantha stays steady as Dulquer Salmaan’s performance continues to pull in audience buzz across Tamil & Telugu belts
If there is one film that has quietly but confidently held its ground at the box office this week, it’s Dulquer Salmaan’s Kaantha. From stylish posters to powerful word-of-mouth and Dulquer’s ever-reliable fandom, Kaantha has managed to turn into a respectable performer in its first week. As the film completes 7 days in theatres, early estimates suggest that the movie has collected ₹1.40 crore India net on Thursday, taking its 7-day India net total to ₹20.65 crore.
For a mid-scale thriller with intense drama, atmospheric visuals, and Dulquer’s charisma at the forefront, this is a solid result—especially given massive clashes in the marketplace this month.
And yes, the talk in the trade circles is simple: Kaantha didn’t explode… but it didn’t collapse either.
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Kaantha’s Day-Wise 7-Day Box Office Breakdown
Let’s break down how Kaantha performed through the first week across languages:
| Day | India Net Collection | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | ₹ 4.35 Cr [Ta: 2.65 Cr; Te: 1.7 Cr] | – |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | ₹ 5 Cr [Ta: 3.4 Cr; Te: 1.6 Cr] | +14.94% |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | ₹ 4.5 Cr [Ta: 3.1 Cr; Te: 1.4 Cr] | –10% |
| Day 4 (Monday) | ₹ 1.8 Cr [Ta: 1.3 Cr; Te: 0.5 Cr] | –60% |
| Day 5 (Tuesday) | ₹ 1.85 Cr [Ta: 1.35 Cr; Te: 0.5 Cr] | +2.78% |
| Day 6 (Wednesday) | ₹ 1.75 Cr [Ta: 1.25 Cr; Te: 0.5 Cr] | –5.41% |
| Day 7 (Thursday) | ₹ 1.40 Cr (early est.) | – |
Total 7 Days India Net: ₹20.65 Cr
The film had a strong weekend, as expected for Dulquer, followed by predictable weekday drops—though the stability from Monday to Thursday is being appreciated by the trade.
Day 7: Occupancy Tells the Real Story
The Thursday occupancy gives us a clearer picture of how the audience is responding to Kaantha during weekdays.
Tamil Occupancy – 13.31% Overall
Dulquer’s Tamil market is where the film continues to enjoy its strongest pull. On Thursday, Tamil occupancy stood at 13.31%, spread across different show timings:
- Morning Shows: 12.36%
- Afternoon: 14.82%
- Evening: 12.38%
- Night: 13.68%
Not blockbuster-level occupancy, but steady for a weekday.
Tamil Main Regions Performance:
- Chennai: 20.75% (Dulquer’s charm is working big here)
- Pondicherry: 24.25% (one of the highest)
- Trichy: 30.50% (excellent)
- Coimbatore: 10%
- Bengaluru (Tamil belt): 3.75%
Trichy and Chennai remain the surprising heroes of this run.
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Telugu Occupancy – 9.66% Overall
On the Telugu side, occupancy was 9.66% overall, lower than Tamil but expected, given the competition in the region.
Show-wise breakup:
- Morning: 9.36%
- Afternoon: 9.80%
- Evening: 9.67%
- Night: 9.81%
The night shows held up decently, giving the film some stability.
Telugu Main Regions Performance:
- Hyderabad: 12%
- Guntur: 20.25% (surprisingly strong)
- Vizag: 11.75%
- Warangal: 6.25%
- Vijayawada: 2.75%
The Andhra belt—especially Guntur—turned out to be more supportive than expected.
Why Kaantha is Still Holding Steady
Several trade analysts say the film’s gripping storyline, Dulquer Salmaan’s haunting performance, and the dark atmospheric tone are keeping serious cinema lovers hooked.
The chatter on social media is also helping, with many praising:
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– Dulquer’s intense transformation
– The eerie background score
– Rana Daggubati’s impactful cameo
– Bhagyashri Borse’s debut presence
– Selvamani Selvaraj’s bold direction
Even though walk-ins aren’t massive during weekdays, the target audience is showing up consistently.
About The Film
Kaantha is directed by Selvamani Selvaraj and jointly produced by Spirit Media and Wayfarer Films. The film stars:
- Dulquer Salmaan
- Bhagyashri Borse
- Rana Daggubati
- Samuthirakani
- Bijesh Nagesh
The thriller blends mythology-inspired imagery, survival storytelling, and a grounded performance-driven approach — which is why it continues to see strong pockets of occupancy even on weekdays.
What’s Next for Kaantha?
With the first week ending at ₹20.65 crore, all eyes are now on how Kaantha performs in Week 2. The weekend boost will be crucial.
If the film manages a 20–25% jump on Saturday, it can still target the ₹30 crore+ mark comfortably.
Given Dulquer’s loyal pan-India base, strong Tamil regions, and a growing Telugu presence, the film might just surprise everyone with its long-term legs.
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Note: Box office figures are estimates from various sources and have not been independently verified by Ulta Palta Khabar.
