Jatadhara Maintains Steady Box Office Performance
The Telugu mythological horror thriller Jatadhara, featuring Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha in her Telugu cinema debut alongside Sudheer Babu, is demonstrating consistent performance at the Indian box office during its opening weekend. According to data from industry tracker Sacnilk, the film has maintained a stable collection pattern since its Friday release.
Detailed Box Office Breakdown
Jatadhara collected approximately Rs 1.7 crore on its second day of release, matching its opening day performance. This consistency has pushed the film's total earnings to Rs 2.14 crore within the first two days of its theatrical run.
The overall occupancy rate for Saturday stood at 14.92%, showing a gradual improvement throughout the day. The film began with morning shows recording 12.21% occupancy, which increased to 15.42% during afternoon screenings. Evening shows maintained strong numbers with 14.61% occupancy, while night performances saw the highest turnout at 17.42%.
Critical Reception and Film Details
Despite the steady box office numbers, Jatadhara opened to predominantly negative reviews from critics. The film, directed by Abhishek Jaiswal and Venkat Kalyan, marks Sonakshi Sinha's much-anticipated entry into Telugu cinema.
SCREEN's review of the movie described it as "choppy, chaotic enterprise" that attempts to explore themes of greed and tradition but ultimately functions as "yet another Sudheer Babu star vehicle." The review noted that Sonakshi Sinha's participation was largely limited to song-and-dance sequences and portraying a character who "snarls at humans who refuse to do her bidding."
The supporting cast includes established actors such as Shilpa Shirodkar, Indira Krishnan, Ravi Prakash, Rajeev Kanakala, and Subhalekha Sudhakar in significant roles. The film is produced by Ess Kay Gee Entertainment in collaboration with Zee Studio.
The gradual improvement in occupancy rates throughout Saturday suggests that word-of-mouth might be helping the film find its audience despite the critical panning. The mythological horror genre continues to attract viewers in the Telugu market, providing Jatadhara with a fighting chance to recover its investment in the coming weeks.
