Aadarsha Kutumbam House No. 47 (AK 47), starring Venkatesh and directed by Trivikram Srinivas, has slowed sharply in its second week. Tracker Sacnilk estimates it earned ₹1.15 crore net in India on Friday, Day 8, down 30.3% from Day 7. The figure is not yet final. The film released on October 30.
Sacnilk's numbers (India net)
- First three days: ₹9.75 crore, ₹10.40 crore and ₹11.25 crore, for a ₹31.40 crore weekend.
- It fell to ₹3.40 crore on Monday and ₹1.65 crore on Thursday, ending Week 1 at ₹41.15 crore.
- Eight-day total: ₹42.30 crore net, ₹49.55 crore gross. Worldwide gross is ₹65.80 crore, including ₹16.25 crore overseas.
- Shows fell from 2,919 on Day 6 to 1,635 on Day 7, when Ramayana released, and to 1,208 on Day 8. Friday's Telugu occupancy was 18.12%.
Pinkvilla's trade estimate puts Week 1 India gross at ₹46 crore, with ₹38.25 crore from AP and Telangana (Nizam ₹17.50 crore, Andhra ₹16.50 crore, Ceded ₹4.25 crore). Pinkvilla names Ramayana as the main reason for the drop.
What next
Pinkvilla says the Diwali weekend could give a small push. New releases on November 13, including Itlu Arjuna, are likely to cut its screens further. The makers have not announced official figures.
