Mumbai: The box office witnessed a strong clash of films as multiple releases competed for audience attention. With three new movies arriving on October 16 — Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s Ranbali, Yami Gautam’s Nayi Naveli and Rajkummar Rao’s Prahar — the competition intensified, while Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 continued its successful theatrical run.
The latest collection figures show that Drishyam 3 remains the biggest performer among the four films, while the newly released movies are trying to maintain momentum at the box office.
Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘Ranbali’
South stars Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have reunited on screen after their previous collaborations Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, Ranbali is a period drama set during the British era.
The film opened with a collection of Rs 9.25 crore on its first day. According to Sacnilk’s report, Ranbali earned Rs 2.80 crore on Saturday, taking its total India collection to Rs 50.10 crore.
Rajkummar Rao’s ‘Prahar’ Shows Steady Performance
Rajkummar Rao’s Prahar, which also released on October 16, features Wamiqa Gabbi in a key role. The legal drama-documentary is based on the life of government lawyer Ujjwal Nikam and the major courtroom battles related to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, including the trial that led to Ajmal Kasab’s execution.
The film received appreciation for Rajkummar Rao’s performance. After earning Rs 2.35 crore on its opening day, Prahar collected Rs 1.15 crore on Saturday. Its total India collection has reached Rs 18.90 crore.
Yami Gautam’s ‘Nayi Naveli’ Faces Tough Competition
Yami Gautam’s horror comedy Nayi Naveli also arrived in theatres on October 16. The film stars Aditya Kulshreshtha, Sunita Rajwar and Adinath M. Kothare alongside Yami Gautam and is directed by Balaji Mohan.
The movie started its box office journey with Rs 3.25 crore on the opening day. As per Sacnilk’s report, Nayi Naveli collected Rs 0.95 lakh on its ninth day, taking its overall India collection to Rs 23.70 crore.
Ajay Devgn’s ‘Drishyam 3’ Remains the Box Office Leader
Ajay Devgn’s much-awaited crime thriller Drishyam 3 continues to dominate theatres. Released on October 2, the third instalment of the popular franchise has received positive responses from both critics and audiences.
According to Sacnilk’s report, the film collected Rs 2.65 crore on its 21st day. Its total India collection has reached Rs 365.90 crore, making it the strongest performer among the films currently competing at the box office.
