Sharwanand's Romantic Comedy Faces Weekday Box Office Challenge
The Telugu film Nari Nari Naduma Murari starring Sharwanand experienced a noticeable decline at the box office on its first Monday. After showing strong performance during the opening weekend, the romantic comedy now confronts the typical weekday slump that affects many releases.
Monday Collections Show Significant Drop
On Monday, January 19, early estimates from Sacnilk indicate the film collected approximately Rs 1.25 crore. This represents a substantial decrease compared to weekend numbers. By the sixth day of its theatrical run, the movie's domestic net collection reached Rs 11.65 crore.
The gross collection within India stands at Rs 13.7 crore. Overseas markets have contributed an additional Rs 4.3 crore to the film's earnings. Combining these figures brings the worldwide collection total to Rs 18 crore.
Audience Occupancy Patterns Reveal Viewing Trends
Overall Telugu occupancy for Monday settled at 27.84%, showing a clear dip from weekend levels. The day began with the lowest occupancy during morning shows at just 16.24%. Afternoon sessions saw some improvement with 25.98% occupancy.
Evening shows demonstrated better traction at 31.03% occupancy. Night performances proved strongest with 38.09% occupancy. This pattern suggests audiences prefer later viewing times during weekdays.
Several cities recorded the highest occupancy rates:
- Kakinada
- Vizag
- Vijayawada
- Guntur
- Hyderabad
- Chennai
These numbers indicate metropolitan audiences and major city viewers continue to book tickets despite the overall decline.
Film Details and Critical Reception
Directed by Ram Abbaraju, Nari Nari Naduma Murari features Sharwanand in the lead role alongside Samyuktha Menon, Sakshi Vaidya, and Sree Vishnu. The story follows a man's determined efforts to overcome all obstacles preventing his marriage to the woman he loves.
The Times of India awarded the film three stars out of five. Their review describes it as a light, crowd-friendly romantic entertainer that relies on familiarity, charm, and strong performances rather than narrative innovation.
According to the review, the film's strength lies in its treatment of relationships. Instead of presenting characters in simple terms, it explores emotional dilemmas with genuine empathy. Humor emerges naturally from awkward situations and honest conversations, keeping the narrative engaging without becoming loud or farcical.
The box office numbers and data presented here come from various public and industry sources. All figures represent approximate values that may change as official studio data becomes available or additional international market reports finalize. This information serves for entertainment and informational purposes.
