The box office on May 16, 2026, witnessed a mix of steady performers and promising new releases. The Telugu epic Krishnavataram continued its dominant run, collecting an estimated ₹12.5 crore on its second Saturday, taking its total to over ₹200 crore. The film has been receiving positive word-of-mouth, especially in the Telugu-speaking regions.
New Releases Make an Impact
Among the new releases, the Marathi historical drama Raja Shivaji opened to strong occupancy, earning around ₹3.8 crore on its first day. The film, based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has been praised for its performances and visual effects.
The Tamil action thriller Karuppu also had a decent start, collecting ₹2.5 crore in Tamil Nadu and other regions. The film, starring an ensemble cast, has received mixed reviews but benefited from strong advance bookings.
Hindi and Other Language Films
In the Hindi belt, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do continued its steady run, adding ₹1.8 crore on Saturday, taking its total to ₹45 crore. The comedy-drama has been a consistent performer in multiplexes.
The mystery thriller Aakhri Sawal collected ₹1.2 crore, showing a slight drop from its opening day but maintaining decent occupancy in evening shows.
Overall, the box office on May 16 saw a healthy mix of regional and Hindi films, with Krishnavataram leading the pack. The coming week will be crucial for the new releases as they aim to sustain momentum through the weekdays.
