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Akhanda 2 Slides After Big Opening as First Monday Drop Darkens Box Office Outlook

Trade trackers flag a fragile run given roughly Rs 82 crore worldwide by day four plus competition arriving December 19.

Overview

  • The sequel netted about Rs 61 crore in India over opening weekend, with a worldwide weekend gross reported near Rs 76.5 crore.
  • Collections fell sharply on day four to roughly Rs 5.35 crore in India, a 64%–76% slide from earlier levels depending on the comparison cited by trackers.
  • Five‑day India totals are placed around Rs 70 crore net by Sacnilk-based estimates reported by India Today, though some outlets peg slightly lower tallies.
  • Global grosses stand near Rs 82–83 crore through day four, per Pinkvilla and Koimoi, reflecting softer trends outside the core Telugu markets.
  • Mounted on a reported Rs 200 crore budget, the film faces pressure after mixed-to-negative word of mouth, a release delay, and incoming competition from Avatar: Fire And Ash on December 19, even as a third installment titled Jai Akhanda is teased.