Movie Collections: Who’s the Box Office Winner This Friday Among ‘Manamey’ and ‘Satyabhama’?

In recent weeks, smaller films have been making a splash at the box office. This Friday, ten films entered the fray, with two particularly capturing everyone’s attention. One is “Manamey,” starring Sharwanand, and the other is “Satyabhama,” featuring Kajal. Both films, released amid high expectations, garnered positive reviews right from their first showings. However, which of these films emerged as the box office winner on its opening day? What were the collections like? Let’s explore in this report.

Manamey

The latest film starring Sharwanand and Krithi Shetty, ‘Manamey,’ was grandly released this Friday and received positive buzz. The film, promoted by Ram Charan who released the teaser and various celebrities writing about it, raised expectations significantly. Entering the fray with a break-even target of 12 crores, the film grossed 2.8 crores worldwide on its first day, with 2.4 crores coming from the two Telugu states. Despite not meeting expected collections on the first day, the film unit anticipates an increase in audience turnout over the weekend.

Feel-Good Entertainer

Sharwanand excelled in ‘Manamey,’ delivering a performance as Vikram, full of energy and charisma. Krithi Shetty received a significant role, enhancing their on-screen chemistry. Master Vikram Aditya also impressed in his role as Khushi. Director Sriram Aditya crafted the film around the concept of parental-child bonding, succeeding in engaging the audience with a feel-good entertainer. The light-hearted hero taking on his friend’s son’s responsibility, with help from the heroine, led to captivating scenarios. The climax, rich in emotional scenes, added depth to the film.

The Plot

Vikram (Sharwanand), a carefree playboy, spends his days drinking and flirting with any girl he sees. One tragic day, his best friend Anurag (Thrigun) and Anurag’s wife Shanti die in an accident, leaving their son Khushi (Master Vikram Aditya) in the care of Vikram and Subhadra (Krithi Shetty). How do they raise the child? Who is Subhadra really, and what is her relationship with Khushi? As Vikram and Subhadra grow closer while raising Khushi, does Subhadra, already engaged, accept a relationship with Vikram? This forms the crux of the story.

Satyabhama

Star heroine Kajal Aggarwal makes her debut in a police uniform in ‘Satyabhama,’ which was released this Friday and quickly garnered positive talk. Directed by Suman Chikkala, this crime thriller intrigued audiences. However, despite positive reviews, ‘Satyabhama’ disappointed in terms of day-one collections, grossing 1.20 crores. The film unit expects an improvement in collections over the weekend.

Kajal’s Praised Performance

Traditionally seen in glamorous roles in commercial films, Kajal Aggarwal captivated audiences as ACP Satyabhama, vibrant in her police uniform and excelling in action sequences. Her performance in emotional scenes was also noteworthy. Director Suman Chikkala wove a narrative around a crime filled with emotional undercurrents. ACP Satyabhama, deeply involved in the case, reveals her emotional side when Hasina, a victim of domestic violence by her husband, seeks her help. Following Hasina’s murder at her husband’s hands, a distressed Satyabhama vows to catch the criminal. What challenges does she face in capturing the culprit who has destroyed many lives including Hasina’s? This is the story.

The Plot

ACP Satyabhama works as a dedicated police officer in the She Team, skillfully extracting truths from criminals while maintaining her composure. She is married to the writer Amarendra (Naveen Chandra), her duty remains her life’s priority. One day, a victim named Haseena meets Satyabhama and shares about the domestic violence inflicted by her husband. Promising to look into it, Satyabhama sends her away, but Haseena tragically becomes a victim of a brutal murder by her husband. Distraught by intense grief, Satyabhama steps in to apprehend her husband. What challenges does Satyabhama face in catching the criminal? How many more lives did the culprit destroy along with Haseena’s? This forms the crux of the story.