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Kaantha Closes First Weekend at Rs 13.22 Crore India Net, Legal Hearing Set for Nov. 18

Mixed reception plus soft occupancies set up a tough Monday test, with a court hearing over the film’s portrayal due in Chennai on Nov. 18.

Overview

  • Trade tracker Sacnilk pegs the three-day India net at Rs 13.22 crore after an opening weekend that trended down on Sunday.
  • Indian Express reports the worldwide total at roughly Rs 18 crore after three days, reflecting limited overseas lift.
  • Sunday occupancy held near 26–27% for Tamil shows and about 17% for Telugu, signaling restrained word of mouth across key markets.
  • With a reported Rs 40 crore budget, trade coverage suggests an India net near Rs 40 crore as a minimal safe zone, leaving substantial recovery ahead.
  • The grandson of M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar has challenged the film’s portrayal in court with a Chennai hearing slated for Nov. 18, while Netflix holds the digital rights with streaming expected about four weeks after release.