The Telugu romantic action drama 'Andhra King Taluka', featuring Ram Pothineni in the lead alongside Bhagyashri Borse and Kannada superstar Upendra, is holding its ground at the box office. The film, which hit theatres on 27 November, has successfully completed its first six days, amassing a notable total collection.
Six-Day Box Office Performance
According to early estimates from trade sources, the film has garnered a total of Rs 17.05 crore in India within its first six days of release. The movie opened strongly on its first day, Friday, collecting approximately Rs 4.15 crore. The momentum continued over the weekend with Saturday bringing in around Rs 3.1 crore, followed by a rise to Rs 3.65 crore on Sunday. The film saw its highest single-day collection on the fourth day, Sunday, with Rs 3.7 crore.
As expected, collections saw a dip with the onset of the weekdays. On Monday, the film earned an estimated Rs 1.3 crore. The trend continued on Tuesday, 2 December, with early figures indicating a collection of over Rs 1.15 crore, contributing to the solid six-day total.
Theatre Occupancy Details
The audience turnout for 'Andhra King Taluka' remained moderate on its sixth day. The film recorded an overall Telugu occupancy of 14.33% on Tuesday. The day began with morning shows seeing an occupancy of 12.63%. This figure saw a slight improvement during the afternoon slots, rising to 14.48%.
Interestingly, footfall dipped in the evening shows to 13.49%. However, the film witnessed its strongest audience engagement during the night shows, where occupancy jumped to 16.71%, indicating a preference for later screenings among viewers.
Plot and Star-Studded Cast
The narrative of 'Andhra King Taluka' delves into the intense world of fan culture. The story follows Sagar, portrayed by Ram Pothineni, a fiercely devoted fan of a superstar named Surya (played by Upendra). Set in a village near Rajahmundry, the plot thickens as Surya faces professional hurdles, including setbacks on his 100th film and budget constraints, until an anonymous fan deposits a massive Rs 3 crore to support him.
Parallelly, Sagar develops feelings for his college mate Mahalakshmi, essayed by Bhagyashri Borse. She is the daughter of a theatre owner, Purushottam, who strongly opposes their relationship and humiliates the villagers. The film also boasts a strong supporting cast including seasoned actors Rao Ramesh, Murali Sharma, and VTV Ganesh in pivotal roles, adding depth to the storyline.
The film's blend of action, romance, and a theme resonant with regional cinema culture appears to be connecting with a section of the audience, as reflected in its steady first-week numbers.
