Boxoffice Collections: Which of the Diwali releases are minting moolah? ‘Lucky Bhaskar,’ ‘Amaran,’ or ‘Ka’?

During the Diwali festival, several films have been released at the Tollywood box office, captivating audiences. Among them, ‘Lucky Bhaskar’ directed by Venky Atluri and starring Dulquer Salman, made a notable entry. With its engaging plot and Dulquer’s powerful performance, the movie has drawn significant attention and crowds to theaters.

Lucky Bhaskar Movie Collections

In just the first two days, ‘Lucky Bhaskar‘ garnered a gross of ₹26.2 crores worldwide, marking it as a unanimous hit among the Diwali releases in Telugu cinema with the highest opening. The film’s screenplay and Dulquer Salman’s acting received acclaim from critics. Meenakshi Chaudhary stars as the heroine, with music by G.V. Prakash Kumar played a crucial role in the film’s success. Produced by Nagavamshi and Sai Soujanya, the film’s robust initial collections suggest even greater earnings over the weekend.

Lucky Bhaskar Movie Plot

Bhaskar Kumar (Dulquer Salman) is a regular bank employee from Mumbai, juggling his job responsibilities with family needs. Living with his wife Sumati (Meenakshi Chaudhary), son, father, sister, and brother, he struggles with debts while hoping for a promotion that always seems out of reach. Despite his efforts, all attempts at advancement fail, and eventually, Bhaskar takes a significant risk to support his family, leading to unexpected consequences.

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Amaran Movie Collections

The latest Tamil movie ‘Amaran,’ starring Sivakarthikeyan, also released amidst high expectations. Based on the life of Army Major Mukund Varadarajan, in this film Sivakarthikeyan plays an army major, attracting audiences with its pre-release buzz. On its opening day, ‘Amaran’ collected a gross of ₹42.3 crores worldwide, marking a significant success. The film also performed decently in Telugu, garnering a share of ₹4.34 crores over two days, with a break-even point just ₹0.66 crores away. In Telugu, ‘Amaran’ achieved a theatrical business of ₹4.45 crores, with expectations to easily surpass ₹5 crores by the weekend. Sai Pallavi stars as the heroine, with direction by Rajkumar Periasamy and production by Kamal Haasan, featuring music by G.V. Prakash Kumar.

Amaran Movie Plot

From childhood, Mukund Varadarajan (Sivakarthikeyan) dreams of a military life. During his studies at Madras Christian College, he falls in love with Indu (Sai Pallavi), a junior from Kerala. After joining the Indian Army as a lieutenant, their relationship faces rejection from Indu’s family. Overcoming parental objections and marrying Indu, the couple faces several challenges in their new life, culminating in Mukund’s ultimate sacrifices and heroics for the nation.

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Ka Movie Collections

The periodic suspense thriller ‘Ka,’ starring Kiran Abbavaram with Nayana Sarika and Tanvi Ram as heroines, also released during Diwali and achieved notable success. On its first day, ‘Ka’ earned ₹6.18 crores in gross collections, setting a record for the biggest opening in Kiran Abbavaram’s career. Positive reception across all regions led to packed theaters and continued strong earnings, with the movie collecting a total of ₹13.11 crores in just two days. Trade estimates suggest the final collections could reach around ₹30 crores.

Ka Movie Plot

Abhinay Vasudev (Kiran Abbavaram) is an orphan who spends his childhood grieving his lost family. After escaping from an orphanage and stealing money from his mentor, Guru Nathan, his love for books and letters steers him on a new path. Eventually, he settles in Krishnagiri village as a postman, where he falls in love with Satyabhama (Nayana Sarika). As their love blossoms, mysterious disappearances of girls in the village lead to a deeper mystery. The rest of the story revolves around how Abhinay Vasudev confronts and resolves this issue.

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These three films have significantly impacted the Tollywood box office this Diwali, captivating audiences and demonstrating their box office prowess.