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The year 2025 has been really disappointing for the Kannada film industry, aka Sandalwood, as no single noteworthy film has emerged as a commercial winner. Everyone is waiting for Rishabh Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 to change the picture. But before Kantara: Chapter 1 arrives in theatres, there’s some relief in the form of Ekka, which has registered a good start at the Indian box office. Keep reading for a detailed day 1 collection report!
Reception of the film
Directed by Rohit Padaki, the Kannada action drama has opened to mostly decent reviews from critics. It is mainly being praised for strong performances, emotional quotient, and screenplay. Even among the ticket-buying audience, the initial word-of-mouth has been favorable so far, which is expected to boost the film.
Registers good occupancy on the opening day
Ekka started its journey with a good 29% occupancy in the morning shows. In the afternoon shows, it witnessed a significant jump of up to 38%. There was a slight drop in the evening shows, with an occupancy of 36%. Night shows were solid, with an occupancy of 57%. Overall, the film witnessed an occupancy of 40% throughout Friday (18 July).
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