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Kaantha Posts Rs 13.22 Crore India Total After Day 3 as Weekend Slows

The period drama faces a long climb toward a reported Rs 40 crore budget despite early traction in select regions.

Dulquer Salmaan's Kaantha released on November 14 | Image: X
Kaantha box office collection day 3: Samuthirakani, Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati in a still from the film.
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Overview

  • Trade tracker Sacnilk estimates Rs 3.87 crore in India on Sunday, pushing the first‑weekend domestic total to Rs 13.22 crore.
  • Sunday occupancy was reported at about 26.49% for the Tamil version and 17.16% for the Telugu version, indicating stronger pull in Tamil markets.
  • Day 1 collections in India were pegged at Rs 4.35 crore, with producers also citing over Rs 10.5 crore worldwide on opening day.
  • Trade coverage places the budget near Rs 40 crore, putting the focus on weekday holds and word‑of‑mouth to drive further recovery.
  • The film’s digital rights are with Netflix, with streaming expected roughly four weeks after its theatrical release, as a legal challenge over alleged portrayal of MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar continues.