The weekend box office saw a boost in collections, with some films performing better than others. Ajay Devgn’s film ‘Raid 2’ saw a significant increase in earnings on Saturday. However, Akshay Kumar’s ‘Kesari 2’ struggled to maintain its momentum. Here’s a breakdown of the box office collections for these films and other recent releases.
Box Office Highlights
The weekend brought a much-needed boost to ‘Raid 2’, which raked in 8 crore rupees on Saturday, taking its total earnings to 108.75 crore rupees. The film crossed the 100 crore mark on Friday and is expected to continue its strong performance on Sunday.
In contrast, ‘Kesari 2’ saw a decline in its box office collections. On its 23rd day in theaters, the film earned 1.15 crore rupees on Saturday, bringing its total to 85.10 crore rupees. Despite its decent opening, the film has struggled to reach the 100 crore mark.
South Indian Films Make Their Mark
Two South Indian films, ‘Hit 3’ and ‘Retro’, are currently playing in theaters. ‘Hit 3’, starring Nani, has been performing well, earning 2.50 crore rupees on Saturday and taking its total to 68.15 crore rupees. ‘Retro’, starring Surya, earned 1.25 crore rupees on Saturday, bringing its total to 55.25 crore rupees.
Both films have been in theaters for 10 days and have managed to maintain a steady pace. Their success is a testament to the growing popularity of South Indian cinema across the country.