Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart, directed by Hardik Gajjar, continues to draw audiences to theatres. This epic saga, featuring Siddharth Gupta as Lord Krishna, is the first installment of the Krishnavataram trilogy. The narrative unfolds from the perspective of Satyabhama, one of Lord Krishna's ashtabharyas, portrayed by Sanskruti Jayana.
Box Office Performance on Day 11
On its second Sunday, the film collected Rs 3.20 crore across 1,984 shows. The Hindi version contributed Rs 2.90 crore, while the Tamil and Telugu versions earned Rs 0.04 crore and Rs 0.26 crore, respectively. This brings the total India net collection to Rs 20.22 crore and the gross collection to Rs 23.95 crore.
Day-wise India Net Collection
- Week 1: Rs 13.52 crore
- Day 9 (second Friday): Rs 1.2 crore
- Day 10 (second Saturday): Rs 2.30 crore
- Day 11 (second Sunday): Rs 3.20 crore
- Total: Rs 20.22 crore
Story and Inspiration
Inspired by Raam Mori's 2025 novel Satyabhama, the film explores Lord Krishna's life from Satyabhama's viewpoint. It depicts his separation from Radha and his relationships with Rukmini and Satyabhama.
Cast and Details
Initially titled Shri Radha Ramanam, the film was renamed Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam). The cast includes Siddharth Gupta as Lord Krishna, Sanskruti Jayana as Satyabhama, Sushmita Bhat as Radha, Nivaashiyni Krishnan as Rukmini, and Jackie Shroff in a pivotal role.
The Uttar Pradesh government declared the film tax-free on May 10. It was released in theatres on May 7, 2026.
Disclaimer: Box office figures are compiled from public and industry sources and are approximate. They may change as official data updates.
