Overview
- Day 1 India net was reported at about ₹54.15 crore including ₹9.15 crore from paid previews, with multiple outlets citing a worldwide opening above ₹100 crore driven by roughly ₹26 crore overseas.
- The opening skewed heavily toward Telugu markets, where overall Day 1 occupancy was near 57%, while the Hindi version registered far lower footfalls.
- Trade trackers reported a significant Day 2 slide in India, with Sacnilk-based estimates ranging from about ₹23.77 crore to ₹27.83 crore, taking the two-day India net to roughly ₹86–91 crore.
- Responding to criticism, the makers held a Hyderabad press meet and inserted an 8–9 minute sequence featuring Prabhas in an older look, while the end credits revealed a sequel titled The Raja Saab: Circus 1935.
- A small fire broke out at Ashok Talkies in Rayagada during celebratory fan activity; staff contained it quickly and no injuries were reported.