Champion Box Office Day 8: Telugu Sports Drama Crosses INR 10 Cr Mark Despite Weekday Slowdown

By ultapaltakhabar Jan 1, 2026 0

After a promising first week, Champion sees a natural dip on Day 8 but manages to cross the crucial ₹10 crore milestone, holding steady in key Telugu markets.

The Telugu sports drama Champion has completed eight days at the box office, and despite facing the inevitable weekday slowdown, the film has managed to stay afloat with respectable numbers. Directed by Pradeep Advaitham and backed by Concept Films, Anandi Art Creations, and Swapna Cinema, Champion entered its second week with a mixed but largely encouraging report card.

As per early live estimates, Champion earned approximately ₹0.33 crore India net on Day 8 (Thursday), taking its total India net collection to ₹10.08 crore. While the drop from its first-week performance is evident, the film has successfully crossed the psychologically important ₹10 crore mark, giving the makers a reason to breathe easy.

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Champion Box Office Collection Day-Wise Breakdown (8 Days)

Champion opened to decent curiosity, especially among Telugu audiences, thanks to its youthful cast and sports-centric narrative. Here’s a look at how the film has performed day by day:

Day 1 (Thursday): ₹2.75 Cr
Day 2 (Friday): ₹1.5 Cr
Day 3 (Saturday): ₹1.75 Cr
Day 4 (Sunday): ₹1.7 Cr
Day 5 (Monday): ₹0.75 Cr
Day 6 (Tuesday): ₹0.65 Cr
Day 7 (Wednesday): ₹0.65 Cr (rough data)
Day 8 (Thursday): ₹0.33 Cr (early estimates)

Total India Net Collection (8 Days): ₹10.08 Cr

The trend clearly shows a solid opening weekend followed by a sharp drop during weekdays, which is typical for mid-budget Telugu films without massive star power.

Day 8 Occupancy Report: Telugu Markets Hold On

On its eighth day, Champion recorded an overall Telugu occupancy of 17.39% in morning shows. While afternoon, evening, and night shows are yet to fully report at the time of writing, early indicators suggest the film is now relying heavily on select urban and Tier-2 centres.

Region-Wise Telugu Occupancy Highlights (Day 8)

Vijayawada: 34%
Vizag (Visakhapatnam): 27%
Warangal: 26%
Hyderabad: 12%
Guntur: 12%
Nizamabad: 15%

Interestingly, Vijayawada and Vizag continue to show stronger interest compared to metros like Bengaluru and Chennai, where occupancy dipped to negligible levels.

This suggests that Champion is finding its core audience in traditional Telugu-speaking belts rather than pan-India urban centres.

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A Film That Benefited from Word of Mouth

Starring Roshann Meka, Anaswara Rajan, Avantika Vandanapu, and Edward Sonnenblick, Champion arrived without massive pre-release hype but gained modest traction through word-of-mouth, especially among younger viewers and families.

The sports drama genre, when done sincerely, often enjoys longer legs than expected, and Champion seems to be following that familiar trajectory. While it may not turn into a blockbuster, its steady run indicates that audiences appreciated its emotional beats, performances, and grounded storytelling.

Trade analysts note that the film’s controlled budget works in its favour. Even with moderate numbers, Champion is expected to enter a safe zone once satellite and OTT rights come into play.

Weekday Dip: A Cause for Concern?

The drop to ₹0.33 crore on Day 8 may look concerning on paper, but industry insiders believe this was inevitable. With multiple releases crowding screens and limited promotional push post-release, Champion was bound to slow down once the initial curiosity wore off.

However, crossing ₹10 crore in eight days places the film in a respectable bracket for a non-star-driven Telugu release. If it manages to sustain collections over the coming weekend, even at modest levels, Champion could add another ₹1–1.5 crore to its total.

Audience Reaction and Social Media Buzz

On social media, reactions to Champion have been largely positive, though not overwhelmingly loud. Viewers have praised:

The sports sequences
The young cast’s performances
The film’s emotional undercurrent

That said, some sections of the audience felt the screenplay could have been tighter and the runtime shorter. Still, for many, Champion offered a refreshing break from loud commercial entertainers.

What Lies Ahead for Champion?

With its second weekend approaching, all eyes are now on whether Champion can stabilise its numbers or if it will fade out quietly. Much will depend on:

Screen retention in Telugu states
Competition from new releases
Weekend footfalls

If the film manages to hold even ₹0.40–0.50 crore daily over the weekend, it could comfortably inch towards a ₹12 crore lifetime India net — a decent outcome given its scale.

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Final Verdict (So Far)

Champion may not be rewriting box office records, but it has shown grit, consistency, and survival instinct — much like the spirit its title suggests. With ₹10.08 crore already in the bag, the film has justified its theatrical release and found an audience that connected with its heart.

For now, Champion stands as another example of how content-driven Telugu films, even without superstar backing, can carve out their own space at the box office.

Stay tuned to UltaPaltaKhabar.com for live updates, final estimates, and in-depth box office analysis as Champion continues its theatrical run.

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Note: Box office figures are estimates from various sources and have not been independently verified by Ulta Palta Khabar.