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Husharu Pittalu declared a hit, earns Rs 6.5 crore worldwide
The Telugu film Husharu Pittalu, a debut feature directed by Bikshu Koyagura starring Vasavi Ganeshan and Ansh Thorat, has been declared a commercial hit after earning Rs 6.5 crore gross worldwide. Made…
The Telugu film Husharu Pittalu, a debut feature directed by Bikshu Koyagura starring Vasavi Ganeshan and Ansh Thorat, has been declared a commercial hit after earning Rs 6.5 crore gross worldwide. Made on a budget under Rs 5 crore including print and advertising, the film recovered its investment within three days of release.
On day 13, the film collected Rs 5.90 lakh from 111 shows across 31 cities with 19.9% occupancy. The day-on-day growth was 29.2% from the previous day's Rs 4.57 lakh. The 13-day India gross stands at Rs 5.85 crore.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This film's performance shows that small-budget Telugu films can achieve profitability without star casting. The breakeven in three days is unusually fast, most independent films need weeks or rely on satellite and digital rights. The film's sustained occupancy of nearly 20% on a weekday suggests word-of-mouth is driving repeat audiences. For debut directors, the next test will be sustaining momentum as new releases arrive in the coming weeks.
Source: tracktollywood.com
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