The Thursday box office brought significant shifts in the dynamics of current Indian cinema, with Ahan Pandey and Anit Padda’s action-romance ‘Saiyaara’ experiencing a slight dip in earnings while still maintaining a strong lead. Meanwhile, Pawan Kalyan’s epic venture ‘Hari Har Veer Mallu’ made a grand theatrical entry, posting an impressive debut despite mixed reviews. Let’s break down Thursday’s box office performance across major releases and see where each film stands.
‘Saiyaara’ Thursday Collection: Minor Drop, But Weekly Total Hits ₹172.5 Crores
‘Saiyaara’, the breakout film of the season, continues to outperform expectations at the box office. On Thursday (Day 7), the film garnered ₹18.75 crore, a slight decrease compared to Wednesday’s ₹21.5 crore, but the momentum remains powerful.
The first-week total now stands at a massive ₹172.5 crore, making it the highest-grossing film of the week, and surpassing some of the year’s earlier hits. The movie’s stellar word-of-mouth, mass appeal, and youth-centric narrative have helped maintain high occupancy in multiplexes and single screens alike.
Saiyaara vs Sitare Zameen Par: Domestic Domination Achieved
In terms of domestic earnings, ‘Saiyaara’ has now outpaced Aamir Khan’s ‘Sitare Zameen Par’, cementing itself as a box office phenomenon. While ‘Sitare Zameen Par’ still leads globally, ‘Saiyaara’ is now within striking range of overtaking Ajay Devgn’s ‘Raid 2’ and Akshay Kumar’s ‘Housefull 5’ in the worldwide box office race.
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Hari Har Veer Mallu’ Shakes Things Up With ₹31.10 Crore Opening
Power Star Pawan Kalyan returned to the silver screen with ‘Hari Har Veer Mallu’, an ambitious period action drama. Despite receiving a mixed response from critics and audiences, the film registered a solid opening day collection of ₹31.10 crore across India.
Language-Wise Breakdown of Collection:
Telugu: ₹31 crore
Malayalam: ₹5 lakh
Tamil: ₹3 lakh
Kannada: ₹1 lakh
Hindi: ₹1 lakh
The film’s massive draw in the Telugu-speaking belt underscores Pawan Kalyan’s star power, especially with fan-driven early bookings and strong pre-release buzz. The big question remains whether the film can sustain this momentum over the weekend.
Tanvi The Great Struggles at the Box Office
Contrasting with the success stories of the day, Anupam Kher’s ‘Tanvi The Great’ continues its tepid run. On Thursday, the film managed to earn a mere ₹6 lakh, contributing to a total weekly collection of ₹1.97 crore.
Despite Kher’s compelling performance, the film has failed to resonate with a broader audience. With negligible growth and low footfalls, ‘Tanvi The Great’ may exit theaters soon, unless a dramatic turnaround occurs over the weekend.
Box Office Collection: Film-Wise Summary for Thursday
| Film Title | Thursday Collection (₹ Crore) | Total 1st Week Collection (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Saiyaara | 18.75 | 172.5 |
| Hari Har Veer Mallu | 31.10 (Opening Day) | 31.10 |
| Tanvi The Great | 0.06 | 1.97 |
Audience Reaction and Theater Footfall Trends
Multiplexes in metros reported steady audience turnout for ‘Saiyaara’, particularly among younger demographics. In contrast, ‘Hari Har Veer Mallu’ drew massive crowds in the Andhra-Telangana region, contributing to its opening day numbers. However, the film witnessed low occupancy rates in the Hindi belt, which could impact its pan-India trajectory.
‘Tanvi The Great’ struggled to gain traction in both urban and rural markets, with minimal engagement across all age groups.
What to Expect in the Coming Days?
With the weekend approaching, here’s how things might shape up:
‘Saiyaara’ is expected to cross the ₹200 crore mark by Sunday, especially if the current trend continues.
‘Hari Har Veer Mallu’ needs to maintain its opening day momentum and show growth on Saturday and Sunday to stabilize its long-term box office run.
‘Tanvi The Great’ may continue to see declining collections, unless it benefits from a surprise weekend pickup driven by niche audiences.
Upcoming Releases: Can They Challenge ‘Saiyaara’?
This weekend sees the release of mid-budget thrillers and regional films, but none with the star power or production scale to threaten ‘Saiyaara’s’ dominance. However, the performance of ‘Hari Har Veer Mallu’ will be crucial in shaping the box office competition in the upcoming week.
With its massive initial collection, the film could gain more screens if it maintains positive word-of-mouth, especially in the southern markets.
Conclusion: ‘Saiyaara’ Leads, ‘Hari Har Veer Mallu’ Follows Closely, ‘Tanvi The Great’ Fades
Thursday’s box office showcased clear winners and underperformers. While ‘Saiyaara’ continues its victorious march, ‘Hari Har Veer Mallu’ has entered the race with strength, though sustainability is key. ‘Tanvi The Great’, unfortunately, appears to be out of the competition unless a miracle occurs.
With the weekend on the horizon, all eyes are on how these films fare in the coming days. For now, ‘Saiyaara’ remains the undisputed box office king, while Pawan Kalyan’s return gives the southern box office a much-needed boost.
Stay tuned for the Friday and weekend collection updates, as the battle for box office supremacy intensifies.
