Ridley Scott’s much-awaited historical epic Gladiator 2 continues its theatrical run with Day 6 collections adding ₹43 Lakhs, bringing its total box office earnings to ₹5.51 Cr in India. The film stars Paul Mescal in the lead role, along with Denzel Washington and Barry Keoghan, delivering stellar performances in this sequel to the Oscar-winning classic. While the movie garnered strong initial numbers over the weekend, it faces challenges sustaining momentum during the weekdays. Fans of epic storytelling and breathtaking visuals flock to cinemas to witness this ambitious sequel.
Gladiator 2 Day-to-Day Box Office Collection
- Day 1: ₹1.27 Cr
- Day 2: ₹1.60 Cr*
- Day 3: ₹1.45 Cr*
- Day 4: ₹30 Lakhs*
- Day 5: ₹46 Lakhs*
- Day 6: ₹43 Lakhs
- Total: ₹ 5.51 Cr
Opening Weekend (Day 1 to Day 3)
- Day 1: The movie opened with a respectable ₹1.27 Cr, setting a solid foundation for its run.
- Day 2: Collections increased, reaching ₹1.60 Cr, indicating strong word-of-mouth and weekend footfalls.
- Day 3: The momentum slightly dipped to ₹1.45 Cr, but the film maintained a steady hold.
- Takeaway: The opening weekend contributed a combined ₹4.32 Cr, showcasing decent initial interest.
Weekday Collections (Day 4 to Day 6)
- Day 4: Collections dropped significantly to ₹30 Lakhs, marking a sharp decline post-weekend.
- Day 5: There was a slight recovery with ₹46 Lakhs, but it remained far below the opening numbers.
- Day 6: The downward trend continued with ₹43 Lakhs, showing limited weekday appeal.
- Takeaway: The weekdays added ₹1.19 Cr, highlighting a drop in audience interest after the initial excitement.
Overall Performance
- Total Collection: ₹5.51 Cr
- While the film managed a decent start, the sharp decline after Day 3 indicates that it struggled to sustain momentum during the weekdays. Factors like mixed reviews, lack of repeat audiences, or competing releases might have impacted its performance.
Conclusion
Gladiator 2 opened well but failed to maintain consistent growth, hinting at a lukewarm reception. Its future box office run will depend heavily on word-of-mouth and weekend audiences to boost its performance.
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