The much-awaited action thriller Varavu, starring Joju George and directed by veteran filmmaker Shaji Kailas, has finally landed in theaters, well, sort of. The film got going on its box office journey with an India gross collection of Rs 51 lakh on its first day. While fans were honestly excited to see Joju George tag up with Shaji Kailas, the movie still had a modest start, considering how tough the box office lineup is.Â
‘Varavu’ Earns Rs 51 Lakh Gross In India On Its Opening Day; Here’s The Complete Box Office Report
Despite the initial buzz, Varavu seems to have started kind of modestly at the box office. The film managed to move past 35,000 tickets in total, including advance bookings, but its opening day India gross of Rs 51 lakh sort of hints it still has a long distance to cover before it pulls in a broader crowd. With strong competition from other releases in the mix, the Joju George starrer has also gotten mixed reactions, and many viewers are saying that the familiar revenge drama plot doesn’t actually bring enough freshness or a new angle.Â
Joju George’s ‘Varavu’ Day 1 Collections Reflect A Slow But Steady Start At The Box Office
For a film that had some decent buzz before it even landed, Varavu seems to be starting in a pretty modest way at the box office. The makers were kind of expecting a much bigger opening, but the first-day numbers are pointing to a slow start. Even so, Joju George’s performance has been getting praise from audiences as well as critics, and that part really works.Â
‘Varavu’ Opening Day Box Office: Occupancy, Audience Response, And First-Day Earnings Explained
The first day’s collection of Rs 51 lakh tells only a slice of the whole story. Varavu is getting mixed reactions from audiences, and to be honest it feels a bit uneven. Some viewers have clearly praised the film’s action moments and its visuals, but others have said the screenplay feels old-fashioned, like it’s stuck in an earlier time. Because of these back-and-forth responses, theatre occupancy has also taken a hit. With the narration not really gripping today’s viewers, the movie has begun its box office journey on a modest footing.
Can ‘Varavu’ Gain Momentum Over The Weekend After A Rs 51 Lakh Gross Indian Debut?
The real test for Varavu kicks in over the weekend. After it collected Rs 51 lakh in India gross on day one, the film will need pretty strong audience support if it wants to nudge its box office numbers upward. Still, there are mixed reviews, and the criticism around a predictable storyline could make all that harder.
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