The Diwali weekend brought a festive boom to the box office, with several films capitalizing on the holiday momentum to deliver remarkable performances across different regions.
Amaran, starring Siva Karthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, led the way with an exceptional gross of approximately ₹140 crore globally, making it Siva Karthikeyan’s highest-grossing film to date. The film’s strong holiday turnout has propelled it beyond its break-even point, setting it on a clear path to becoming a blockbuster. This achievement underscores Amaran‘s widespread appeal and marks a significant milestone in Siva Karthikeyan’s career.
KA Movie also had a robust Diwali debut, bringing in around ₹19 crore worldwide over its first weekend. Close to breaking even across all regions, the film’s weekday collections will be crucial in determining its ultimate success. With a multilingual release planned for the upcoming weekend, KA Movie is poised for another surge in revenue, potentially widening its fan base.
Meanwhile, Lucky Bhaskar had a successful start, especially outside of the Telugu-speaking regions. The film saw remarkable collections in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the Gulf, contributing to a solid ₹45 crore first-weekend total. While its performance in Telugu regions was modest, the strong response in other areas has buoyed its overall revenue. To achieve sustained box office success, Lucky Bhaskar will need continued strong weekday earnings, particularly in Telugu-speaking markets, where distributors are yet to recoup their investments.