Kara Box Office Collection Day 1: Actor Dhanush's latest film 'Kara' hit theatres yesterday, and the first-day box office collection figures are now out. Here's the full breakdown of the total collection
Dhanush is known for picking scripts that appeal to Tamil audiences. After his last directorial venture 'Itly Kadai', he has now starred in 'Kara'. The film is directed by Vignesh Raja, who gained fame with his debut film 'Por Thozhil'. 'Kara' was released on Thursday, April 30.
Before its release, 'Kara' saw excellent advance bookings, raising hopes for a big opening. However, since its release, the film has been receiving mixed reactions. While one group of viewers is giving it positive reviews, another is sharing negative feedback.
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Mamitha Baiju
'Kara' is a thriller set in Ramanathapuram in 1991. Dhanush plays the hero, with Malayalam actress Mamitha Baiju as the heroine. The film also features Jayaram, Karunas, and Suraj in important roles. G.V. Prakash has composed the music for the movie.
According to box office reports, the film collected Rs. 5.75 crore in India on its first day. The total gross collection across the country is estimated at Rs. 6.64 crore. The movie also earned Rs. 2.50 crore from overseas markets.
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Collection details from other states
'Kara' was released in both Tamil and Telugu. Reports say the film earned Rs. 4.75 crore in Tamil Nadu. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it collected Rs. 1.25 crore. The collections were Rs. 0.43 crore in Karnataka, Rs. 0.15 crore in Kerala, and Rs. 0.06 crore in the rest of India.
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Long weekend
Overall, the film's first-day performance is considered strong. With May 1 being Labour Day and a long weekend ahead, trade analysts expect the movie's collections to increase further.