Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Kaantha Box Office: Mixed Reception, Declining Collections
A new movie called Kaantha, starring Dulquer Salmaan and Bhagyashri Borse, came out in theaters.
On its first day, it made about ₹4.35 crore in India.
It made a bit more on the second day, earning ₹5 crore.
However, its earnings started to go down after the weekend.
On the fifth day, the movie made ₹1.50 crore.
Some people liked the movie, but others thought it wasn't doing well at the box office.
The story is about a famous actor and his mentor in the 1950s.
The movie had a court case against it before it was released.
Kaantha earned ₹4.35 crore on its opening day, ₹5 crore on day two, ₹4.35 crore on day three, ₹1.80 crore on day four, and ₹1.50 crore on day five in India.
The film's total domestic collection after five days reached ₹16.05 crore.
Kaantha faced a legal challenge alleging defamation prior to its release on November 14th.
The film received mixed reviews from audiences, with some praising the acting and others noting declining box office performance.
Kaantha is set in Madras in the 1950s and follows a major star, T.K. Mahadevan, played by Dulquer Salmaan, and his mentor, Ayya, played by Samuthirakani.
- Who
- Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse, Samuthirakani, Rana Daggubati, Director Selvamani Selvaraj, Producers Wayfarer Films and Spirit Media
- What
- Box office collection and audience reception of the film Kaantha during its opening weekend and beyond, alongside a legal controversy.
- When
- The first five days following its release (opening weekend and beyond), with a court hearing scheduled for November 18th.
- Where
- Theatres across India (Tamil and Telugu versions), with specific mentions of Chennai, Pondicherry, Warangal, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR. Worldwide release.
- Why
- To report on the film's financial performance and audience reception despite facing a legal challenge.
Supporters
Critics
Acting and Story
Supporters
The film's powerful acting ensemble and unique 1950s backdrop have been praised.
Critics
Some audiences have noted that the story and acting are engaging.
Box Office Performance
Supporters
The film has accumulated ₹16.05 crore domestically in its first five days.
Critics
The film experienced a significant dip in collections after the opening weekend, raising questions about its long-term box office performance.
- Opening Day Collection (India)
- ₹4.35 crore
- Day 2 Collection (India)
- ₹5 crore
- Day 3 Collection (India)
- ₹4.35 crore
- Day 4 Collection (India)
- ₹1.80 crore
- Day 5 Collection (India)
- ₹1.50 crore
- Total 5-Day Domestic Collection
- ₹16.05 crore
- Release Date
- November 14 (Implied opening weekend was Nov 14-16)
Sources
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