Overview

• Early estimates peg India day‑one collections near Rs 70 crore net, with total takings about Rs 90.25 crore after adding paid previews, according to Sacnilk figures carried by multiple outlets.
• Paid premieres were a standout, with reports citing roughly Rs 23 crore from previews and worldwide advance bookings nearing Rs 98 crore.
• A viral incident in Bengaluru showed fans cutting a theatre screen with a sword, prompting a temporary halt to the screening before it resumed, raising safety concerns at venues.
• Overseas rollout saw friction, with York Cinemas in North America canceling shows and issuing refunds over delivery disputes, and several European screenings reportedly dropped due to delays.
• Reaction was sharply split, as fans lauded the mass action and star turn while many neutral reviews pointed to a predictable narrative and a weaker second half.