The legendary superhero film "Hanu-Man" has been the first Hindi-language box office success of 2024. The Hindi-dubbed version of the film, starring teja Sajja, outperformed KGF-1 (9.2 crores), Kantara (8 crores), and even pushpa (12 crores) in its first weekend of release.
Here’s the breakdown of the weekend collections:
– Friday: Rs 2.15 crore
– Saturday: Rs 4.05 crore
– Sunday: Rs 6.06 crore
Total: Rs 12.26 crore (Hindi version)
The film's dominance in mass markets is a huge benefit, as these places are likely to drive revenue during the week. With no significant releases till Hrithik Roshan's "Fighter" on january 25, "Hanu-Man" has the potential to cement its hit status. Following a strong weekend, the picture is likely to maintain its remarkable performance over the coming few weeks. On Sunday, the picture performed well throughout all circuits, which is encouraging. The film's portrayal of Hindu feelings seemed to be well-received by moviegoers.
"Hanu-Man" passed the monday test in the hindi markets, with the fourth day's collection estimated to be at least 30% more than the first. Strong walk-ups in the evenings and at night might enhance this margin even more. The estimated four-day total is about 15 crores. Looking ahead, the film's hindi version is expected to gross 75 crores throughout its lifespan. If Hrithik Roshan's fighter flops, Hanu Man might potentially surpass Pushpa's lifetime earnings of 110 crores.