
Vishal’s directorial debut Magudam collected Rs 60 lakh net in India on its opening day, according to figures reported by Sacnilk and cited by The Times of India. The film recorded Rs…
Vishal’s directorial debut Magudam collected Rs 60 lakh net in India on its opening day, according to figures reported by Sacnilk and cited by The Times of India. The film recorded Rs 68 lakh gross from 1,748 shows, with overall occupancy at 15%.
The Tamil version contributed Rs 40 lakh net, while the Telugu version added Rs 20 lakh. Tamil Nadu led state-wise gross collections with Rs 38 lakh, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Telangana at Rs 20 lakh. Karnataka contributed Rs 7 lakh and Kerala Rs 2 lakh. Vishal plays dual roles in the film, which also stars Dushara Vijayan. ETimes gave Magudam two stars out of five.
A weak opening does not by itself prove that Magudam has failed, just as claims that Vishal’s star power guarantees a strong run are unsupported. The 15% occupancy figure points to a modest start, while night shows in the Tamil version performed better than morning and afternoon shows. The real test is whether weekend occupancy rises and whether the film can sustain collections beyond its first three days.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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