Jan 18, 2024, 06:10 PM IST : In the clash of the titans at the box office, Teja Sajja’s HanuMan has emerged as the front-runner, surpassing Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Kaaram for the sixth consecutive day. Let’s dive into the day-wise earnings and witness the global success of these two Telugu blockbusters.
HanuMan vs Guntur Kaaram: Day 6 Box Office Showdown
The battle between HanuMan and Guntur Kaaram commenced on January 12, with both films hitting theaters worldwide. According to film trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan, HanuMan’s momentum has remained strong, outshining Guntur Kaaram in terms of box office collections.
Global Box Office Collections
Day 6:
- Guntur Kaaram: ₹9.65 crore gross worldwide
- HanuMan: ₹15.4 crore gross worldwide
HanuMan’s lead on the sixth day stands at an impressive ₹5.75 crore. This trend follows a consistent pattern, with HanuMan maintaining its dominance over Guntur Kaaram.
Day 5:
- Guntur Kaaram: ₹13.92 crore gross
- HanuMan: ₹19.57 crore gross
Day 4, 3, and 2:
- Guntur Kaaram: ₹21.14 crore, ₹22.36 crore, ₹24.59 crore, respectively
- HanuMan: ₹25.63 crore, ₹24.16 crore, ₹29.72 crore, respectively
The only day Guntur Kaaram surpassed HanuMan was on the opening day, where it grossed ₹82.08 crore compared to HanuMan’s ₹21.35 crore.
Current Worldwide Figures
Sharing the latest numbers, Manobala Vijayabalan tweeted, “Superstar Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Kaaram is inches away from ₹175 crore mark. Film is heading towards ₹200 crore club… total ₹173.74 crore.” Meanwhile, HanuMan is on its way to the ₹150 crore club, with a total of ₹135.83 crore.
Here’s a table summarizing the day-wise earnings of both HanuMan and Guntur Kaaram at the global box office:
| Day | Guntur Kaaram (in crores) | HanuMan (in crores) |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Day | 82.08 | 21.35 |
| Day 2 | 24.59 | 29.72 |
| Day 3 | 22.36 | 24.16 |
| Day 4 | 21.14 | 25.63 |
| Day 5 | 13.92 | 19.57 |
| Day 6 | 9.65 | 15.4 |
About HanuMan
HanuMan, a superhero sci-fi film, revolves around a young man (Teja Sajja) who gains superpowers bestowed by Lord Hanuman. Teja Sajja, along with Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Amritha Aiyer, and Vinay Rai, brings this thrilling tale to life. Speaking to news agency ANI, Teja Sajja expressed his excitement about doing a superhero film, mentioning the inclusion of entertaining superhero action sequences and comedy.
About Guntur Kaaram
Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, Guntur Kaaram showcases Mahesh Babu in the lead role, marking his return since the 2022 release Sarkaru Vaari Paata. The film, based on the life of a local don, also features Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishnan, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and Sreeleela in pivotal roles.
As the box office battle unfolds, HanuMan’s consistent success showcases its widespread appeal, while Guntur Kaaram strives to bridge the gap. Movie enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the final verdict as both films continue to captivate audiences.
HanuMan has consistently outperformed Guntur Kaaram, maintaining its lead in the global box office collections throughout the first six days of release. The opening day saw a significant gap, but HanuMan’s strong performance in the subsequent days has solidified its position as the preferred choice among moviegoers.
