Mumbai: Thursday at the box office belonged to Pawan Kalyan’s “They Call Him Ozi”, which smashed expectations on its first day. In contrast, films like Akshay Kumar’s “Jolly LLB 3” and Teja Sajja’s “Mirai” failed to impress, while other releases showed modest earnings. Here’s a detailed look at Thursday’s box office collections.
They Call Him Ozi – ₹70.75 Crore on Day 1
South superstar and politician Pawan Kalyan’s highly anticipated film “They Call Him Ozi” opened to thunderous applause in theaters on Thursday. The movie earned an astonishing ₹70.75 crore on its first day, breaking multiple records.
Directed by Sujeeth, the film features Pawan Kalyan, Emraan Hashmi, Prakash Raj, Shreya Reddy, and Priyanka Mohan in key roles. The film has already raked in a total of ₹90.25 crore at the box office, making it the undisputed leader of the day.
Why It Worked: High anticipation, strong fanbase, and an engaging action-packed storyline drove massive footfalls.
Jolly LLB 3 – Slow Thursday with ₹3.64 Crore
The courtroom drama “Jolly LLB 3”, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, struggled to maintain momentum. The film earned only ₹3.64 crore on Thursday, down from a ₹4.5 crore opening on Wednesday.
In its first week, Jolly LLB 3 has collected a total of ₹73.64 crore, showing that despite star power, audience turnout has been lukewarm.
Mirai – ₹3.6 Million on Thursday
Teja Sajja’s “Mirai” has completed two weeks in theaters but failed to make a significant impact this Thursday. The film earned ₹3.6 million, slightly improving from Wednesday’s ₹1.5 crore.
Starring Teja Sajja and Manchu Manoj as the antagonist, the film has amassed ₹84.41 crore so far. Despite decent storytelling and performances, the film appears to be losing traction.
Demon Slayer – ₹80 Lakh on Thursday
The Japanese anime blockbuster “Demon Slayer” continues to attract anime fans but at a slower pace. After 14 days in theaters, the film earned ₹80 lakh on Thursday, slightly down from ₹88 lakh on Wednesday.
The movie has earned a total of ₹65.74 crore in India, cementing its popularity among anime enthusiasts.
Loka Chapter 1 – ₹70 Lakh Thursday Collection
The Malayalam hit “Loka Chapter 1”, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, continues to perform well despite being in theaters for nearly a month. Thursday’s collection stood at ₹70 lakh, compared to ₹1.05 crore on Wednesday.
With a total box office earning of ₹142 crore in 29 days, the film has proven to be a strong performer in the regional cinema segment.
Thursday Box Office Recap
| Film | Thursday Collection | Total Collection | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| They Call Him Ozi | ₹70.75 crore | ₹90.25 crore | Record-breaking opening day |
| Jolly LLB 3 | ₹3.64 crore | ₹73.64 crore | Lukewarm response, declining trend |
| Mirai | ₹3.6 million | ₹84.41 crore | Two-week-old film, moderate traction |
| Demon Slayer | ₹80 lakh | ₹65.74 crore | Anime film, stable performance |
| Loka Chapter 1 | ₹70 lakh | ₹142 crore | Regional hit, steady earnings |
Conclusion
Thursday’s box office was dominated by “They Call Him Ozi”, proving Pawan Kalyan’s unbeatable pull among audiences. Other films like Jolly LLB 3 and Mirai struggled to maintain strong collections, while Demon Slayer and Loka Chapter 1 remained steady in their respective segments.
As the weekend approaches, it will be interesting to see if “They Call Him Ozi” continues its record-breaking streak or if other films manage a comeback.
