The South Box Office lines up Garudan, Gangs of Godavari, or Gam Gam Ganesha and we await who will ultimately win? All hit theatres on the same day, May 31st, in Tamil and Telugu. Among these, Garudan seems to be the top scorer in its first week. Will it sustain?
Garudan
Language: Tamil
In the action-packed drama Garudan, starring Samuthirakani, Unni Mukundan, and Soori, a corrupt minister’s land grab threatens the fate of a local temple and the lives of those who depend on it.
Garudan 1st Week Box Office Breakdown
- Day 1 (1st Fri): ₹ 3.5 Cr
- Day 2 (1st Sat): ₹ 4.85 Cr
- Day 3 (1st Sun): ₹ 6.25 Cr
- Day 4 (1st Mon): ₹ 2.75 Cr
- Day 5 (1st Tue): ₹ 2.35 Cr
- Day 6 (1st Wed): ₹ 1.9 Cr
- Day 7 (1st Thu): ₹ 1.72 Cr (rough data)
- Total Week 1 Collection: ₹ 23.32 Cr
Gangs of Godavari
Language: Telugu
Gangs of Godavari, starring Anjali, Vishwak Sen, and Nassar, is an action-history film set in the Eluru and Godavari coastal regions during the 1980s.
Gangs Of Godavari 1st Week Box Office Breakdown:
- Day 1 (1st Fri): ₹ 5.2 Cr
- Day 2 (1st Sat): ₹ 2.9 Cr
- Day 3 (1st Sun): ₹ 2.8 Cr
- Day 4 (1st Mon): ₹ 1.4 Cr
- Day 5 (1st Tue): ₹ 1 Cr
- Day 6 (1st Wed): ₹ 0.9 Cr
- Day 7 (1st Thu): ₹ 0.83 Cr (rough data)
Total Week 1 Collection: ₹ 15.03 Cr
Gam Gam Ganesha
Language: Telugu
Gam Gam Ganesha, starring Vennela Kishore and Anand Deverakonda, is an action-comedy film set around a Ganesh Chaturthi celebration.
Gam Gam Ganesha 1st Week Box Office Collection:
- Day 1 (1st Friday): ₹ 0.8 Cr
- Day 2 (1st Saturday): ₹ 1 Cr
- Day 3 (1st Sunday): ₹ 1.04 Cr (rough data)
- Total Week 1 Collection: ₹ 2.84 Cr
Analysis and Comparison
Garudan: Leading the south box office with a strong total of ₹ 23.32 Cr in its first week. Its combination of action and drama resonated well with the audience, ensuring steady earnings throughout the week.
Gangs of Godavari: Secured a solid ₹ 15.03 Cr, performing well over the weekend but experiencing significant drops during weekdays. Despite the decline, it maintained a decent overall collection.
Gam Gam Ganesha: Lagged with ₹ 2.84 Cr. While it showed some growth over the weekend, it struggled to make a significant impact during the weekdays.
Conclusion
“Garudan” emerged as the top performer among the three, thanks to its engaging plot and strong cast. “Gangs of Godavari” also had a respectable run, appealing to fans of action and crime dramas. “Gam Gam Ganesha,” despite its interesting blend of comedy and thriller elements, faced challenges in attracting a larger audience.
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