Mumbai, India — May 12, 2026
‘Krishnavataram’ Impresses at Box Office, ‘Raja Shivaji’ Continues Strong Run as Monday Test Reshapes Collections
The Indian box office continues to witness an interesting mix of performances as historical dramas, mythology-based films, family entertainers and horror-comedies compete for audience attention across theaters nationwide.
While mythological drama Krishnavataram Part 1 and historical epic Raja Shivaji maintained steady momentum after the weekend rush, family drama Dadi Ki Shaadi witnessed a noticeable drop on Monday. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar’s horror-comedy Bhoot Bangla continued its impressive theatrical run even after 25 days in cinemas.
Here’s a detailed look at how major films performed at the box office on Monday.
‘Krishnavataram Part 1’ Shows Stable Growth
Mythological drama Krishnavataram Part 1, based on the life and divine journey of Lord Krishna, is steadily attracting audiences, especially family viewers and devotees interested in spiritual cinema.
The film earned approximately Rs 1.35 crore on its first Monday, taking its five-day domestic total collection to Rs 8.72 crore.
Trade analysts say the movie has benefited from positive word-of-mouth and favorable reviews from critics, who praised its devotional storytelling, visual presentation and emotional narrative.
The film is reportedly performing better in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, where devotional and mythology-based content continues to draw consistent footfall.
‘Krishnavataram Part 1’ Box Office Collection
- Monday Collection: Rs 1.35 crore
- Total Collection: Rs 8.72 crore
- Total Days: 5
‘Dadi Ki Shaadi’ Struggles to Maintain Weekend Momentum
Family drama Dadi Ki Shaadi starring Kapil Sharma and Neetu Kapoor has failed to generate strong box office traction despite its emotional and family-oriented theme.
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for performances but criticism for weak pacing and predictable storytelling.
After a moderate opening weekend, the movie witnessed a significant decline on Monday and managed to collect only Rs 50 lakh on Day 4.
Its total domestic collection currently stands at Rs 3.95 crore.
Trade experts believe the film may struggle further unless family audiences begin supporting it through positive word-of-mouth over the coming week.
‘Dadi Ki Shaadi’ Box Office Collection
- Monday Collection: Rs 50 lakh
- Total Collection: Rs 3.95 crore
- Total Days: 4
‘Raja Shivaji’ Continues Strong Performance in Second Week
Historical action-drama Raja Shivaji starring Riteish Deshmukh remains one of the strongest performers currently running in theaters.
The film continued to attract audiences in its second week and earned Rs 2.40 crore on its second Monday, taking its 11-day total collection to an impressive Rs 70.66 crore.
The movie’s grand visuals, patriotic storytelling and strong emotional connect with audiences have helped sustain box office momentum beyond the opening weekend.
Industry observers say the film is showing excellent stability in Maharashtra and northern markets.
‘Raja Shivaji’ Box Office Collection
- Monday Collection: Rs 2.40 crore
- Total Collection: Rs 70.66 crore
- Total Days: 11
‘Ek Din’ Fails to Recover After Weak Opening Week
Aamir Khan Productions-backed drama Ek Din has emerged as one of the biggest disappointments at the box office this month.
Despite initial curiosity during its opening weekend, the film failed to sustain audience interest and has seen collections collapse sharply in its second week.
On its second Monday, the movie collected just Rs 2 lakh, pushing its total 11-day earnings to only Rs 4.25 crore.
Trade analysts believe weak audience engagement and limited theatrical buzz significantly impacted the film’s performance.
‘Ek Din’ Box Office Collection
- Monday Collection: Rs 2 lakh
- Total Collection: Rs 4.25 crore
- Total Days: 11
‘Bhoot Bangla’ Continues Remarkable Box Office Run
Horror-comedy Bhoot Bangla starring Akshay Kumar continues to deliver strong numbers even after more than three weeks in cinemas.
The film earned Rs 1.35 crore on its fourth Monday, taking its total collection to Rs 160.10 crore after 25 days.
The movie has benefited from repeat audiences, strong comedy-horror appeal and steady family viewership across multiplexes and single-screen theaters.
Trade experts say the film has already emerged as one of Akshay Kumar’s stronger box office performers in recent years.
‘Bhoot Bangla’ Box Office Collection
- Monday Collection: Rs 1.35 crore
- Total Collection: Rs 160.10 crore
- Total Days: 25
‘Dhurandhar 2’ Continues Historic Box Office Run
Action blockbuster Dhurandhar 2 starring Ranveer Singh continues its dream run at the box office even in its eighth week.
The film earned Rs 42 lakh on Day 54, taking its total collection to a massive Rs 1,143.44 crore worldwide.
The movie recently crossed the 50-day mark in theaters and remains one of the biggest commercial successes of the year.
Trade analysts credit its success to large-scale action sequences, strong audience reception and sustained occupancy in mass-market circuits.
‘Dhurandhar 2’ Box Office Collection
- Monday Collection: Rs 42 lakh
- Total Collection: Rs 1,143.44 crore
- Total Days: 54
Box Office Trends: Historical and Mythological Films Continue to Perform Well
Current box office trends suggest audiences are strongly supporting mythology-driven and historical action films, while smaller family dramas and slow-paced emotional stories are struggling to maintain momentum after opening weekends.
Industry experts believe upcoming weekend releases could further reshape theater occupancy and audience preferences in the coming days.
