Prabhas’ Adipurush witnessed a substantial decline in its box office earnings on Monday, June 19. The movie, helmed by Om Raut, has been met with unfavorable critiques from various sources.
Adipurush, the highly anticipated film starring Prabhas, has been the center of attention since its theatrical release on June 16. This controversial Ramayana adaptation, however, faced a drastic decline in box office collections on Day 4, crashing by a staggering 75% compared to the previous day and failing the Monday test. The disappointing performance can be attributed to negative word of mouth surrounding the movie, which has been plagued by controversy. Trade reports reveal that the film garnered only around Rs 20 crore in India on Monday, June 19, marking a substantial decrease of nearly Rs 50 crore compared to its collection on June 18. As a result, the makers are now grappling with the aftermath and are hoping to revive the film’s fortunes in the coming days.
Adipurush Faces Box Office Setback with Theatre Collapse on June 19
- Adipurush, featuring Prabhas and Kriti Sanon in the roles of Ram and Sita, faced a disappointing Monday as it failed to pass the litmus test following a strong opening weekend. The VFX-laden retelling of the Ramayan by Om Raut witnessed a significant 78% drop in earnings on Day 4, with Monday’s collections reported at ₹7.75 crore net, as stated by Box Office India. This brings the film’s net earnings to ₹113 crore, up from ₹105 crore at the end of Sunday. The controversies surrounding Adipurush seem to have caught up with its performance at the box office. Box Office India reports that audiences in the Hindi belt were expecting one version of the Ramayan but were presented with a completely different one.
- Trade analyst Taran Adarsh minced no words in his assessment, pointing to the impact of negative word of mouth. “After a strong opening weekend, Adipurush collapses on Monday,” he tweeted.
- June 19 proved to be a disappointing day for Adipurush at the box office, as initial reports indicate a significant drop in collections. The movie managed to amass ₹20 crore nett across all languages, with the Hindi version contributing ₹10 crore. This brings the film’s total collection in India to ₹241.10 crore after four days.
- However, the decline in collections on June 19 is noteworthy, especially considering Adipurush’s impressive performance on June 18, when it earned a remarkable ₹69.1 crore. The sudden drop can be attributed to negative word of mouth surrounding the film. In response to the backlash, the makers have taken the necessary steps to modify certain dialogues.
- Despite these recent challenges, the team behind Adipurush remains determined to ensure the film’s success. We will continue to provide updates on the film’s box office performance as more information becomes available.
