Jana Nayagan continued its strong run at the box office, maintaining the top spot on July 24, 2026, with a single-day collection of ₹12.5 crore, according to early estimates from film trade analysts. The film, starring a leading star cast, has now amassed a total of ₹185 crore in its first week, cementing its position as the highest-grossing film of the month.
Competition Stays Strong
Meanwhile, The Odyssey, a Hollywood epic, held its ground in second place, collecting ₹8.2 crore on the same day. The film has shown remarkable staying power, with its total domestic haul reaching ₹105 crore after 12 days of release. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala noted, The Odyssey is benefiting from strong word-of-mouth and premium screen formats.
Dhamaal 4, the latest installment in the popular comedy franchise, also maintained a steady run with ₹6.8 crore on July 24, bringing its total to ₹95 crore. The film has been performing consistently well in multiplexes across urban centers.
Weekend Projections
Industry tracker Sacnilk reported that Jana Nayagan saw a slight 5% drop from the Friday number of ₹13.2 crore, but it is expected to pick up over the weekend. The film's occupancy rate on Saturday was around 40% in national chains. The Odyssey and Dhamaal 4 are also poised for strong weekend growth, with advance bookings for Sunday already high.
According to a statement from the producers of Jana Nayagan, the film is on track to cross the ₹200 crore mark by Sunday, July 26. They attributed the success to the film's pan-Indian appeal and positive reviews.
Overall Market Performance
The overall box office collection across all films on July 24 was approximately ₹35 crore, driven by these three major releases. Smaller films like Love Under the Stars and The Last Stand also contributed, with collections of ₹1.2 crore and ₹0.9 crore respectively.
