Overview

• Released on October 2, the prequel debuted globally in Kannada with dubbed versions including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and English.
• Sacnilk estimates about Rs 60 crore net in India on Day 1, with roughly Rs 19–21 crore from the Hindi version, placing it as the second‑biggest Kannada opening after KGF: Chapter 2.
• Early occupancy was especially high in Kannada at around 88%, with solid turnout in Telugu and Tamil markets, according to initial trade updates.
• Reports indicate roughly 1 million tickets sold and peak sales momentum above 60,000 tickets per hour on BookMyShow.
• Initial reviews highlight a strong second half, a lauded climax, striking visuals and Ajaneesh Loknath’s score, while media also report an unconfirmed Prime Video deal near Rs 125 crore with a possible late‑October streaming window.