The Telugu romantic drama 'Andhra King Taluka', headlined by actor Ram Pothineni, is demonstrating a stable and decent performance at the box office. As per early estimates, the film has added another significant sum on its ninth day, continuing its steady journey in theatres since its release on November 27.
Steady Box Office Collections: A Day-Wise Breakdown
According to data from trade analyst Sacnilk, 'Andhra King Taluka' opened strongly with an impressive Rs 4.15 crore on its first day. The film maintained good momentum over the opening weekend, collecting Rs 3.10 crore on Day 2 and showing a positive jump to Rs 3.65 crore on Day 3. Sunday saw the collections hold firm at Rs 3.70 crore.
As expected, the numbers saw a dip with the start of the weekdays. The movie earned Rs 1.30 crore on Monday, followed by Rs 1.05 crore on Tuesday. On its seventh day, the collection stood at Rs 90 lakh. The eighth day brought in Rs 75 lakh, taking the total first-week collection to approximately Rs 18.6 crore.
The film's steady run continued on its second Friday, with early estimates pointing to a ninth-day collection of around Rs 75 lakh. This pushes the film's cumulative domestic total to roughly Rs 19.35 crore, inching closer to the notable Rs 20 crore milestone.
Theatre Occupancy and Audience Engagement
The audience engagement for 'Andhra King Taluka' on its ninth day, a Friday, reflected a consistent pattern. The film recorded an overall 13.66% Telugu occupancy. The day began with 11.21% occupancy during morning shows, which saw a slight improvement to 14.59% in the afternoon slots.
A minor dip was observed during evening shows, where occupancy fell to 10.97%. However, the audience turnout picked up notably for the night shows, registering a healthier 17.86% occupancy, indicating sustained interest among moviegoers.
Plot and Star-Studded Cast
'Andhra King Taluka' is a tribute to fan culture within the Telugu film industry. The narrative follows Sagar (Ram Pothineni), a passionate fan from East Godavari who idolizes a Telugu film actor named Surya Kumar. The character of Surya Kumar is portrayed by renowned Kannada star Upendra Rao.
The plot intertwines their lives, with Surya Kumar depicted as a struggling actor in desperate need of Rs 3 crore to fund his landmark 100th film. The movie boasts a strong supporting cast including Bhagyashri Borse, Rao Ramesh, Murali Sharma, and VTV Ganesh in key roles, adding depth to the storytelling.
With its current collections, 'Andhra King Taluka' is carving a respectable path at the box office, supported by its core premise and the star power of its lead actors. The film's ability to maintain collections post the first-weekend hype will be crucial for its final commercial tally.
