Box Office Outlook: Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 2 has a strong start and is expected to outperform Tanhaji.

Drishyam 2, Ajay Devgn’s much-anticipated thriller, has made a strong start at the cinemas in India. According to early projections, the film will gross between Rs 14.00 and Rs 15.50 crore, making it Ajay Devgn’s 2nd largest non-holiday opener after Indra Kumar’s Total Dhamaal (Rs 16.00 crore). So far, the trends indicate that Drishyam 2 will outperform Ajay Devgn’s 2020 blockbuster Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (Rs 13.15 crore), but the night shows will provide a clear picture of where the film ultimately lands.
Drishyam 2 gets off to a great start.The start is brilliant for a thriller film, especially in this day and age when even commercial movies struggle to get a decent start. The appearance of a legend like Ajay Devgn, bolstered by the series factor and a well-crafted trailer, has led to this onset. The promotion was minimal, but the start has arrived, thanks to the teaser, which generated suspense among the audience.The youth drove the business in the morning shows, while families have begun to leave the noon and evening shows. The film will likely perform well over the weekend, as the general consensus appears to be positive. Drishyam 2 will aim for a weekend of around Rs 50 crore, which would be wonderful outcomes for the movie, laying the groundwork for a century in the longterm. A strong weekend performance will ensure that the film is a crucial hit for not only Ajay Devgn, but also the Bollywood industry.Which belts are doing the best in Drishyam 2?National multiplexes are expected to earn around Rs 8 crore on opening day, with non-nationals earning another Rs 6 crore. As of 5 p.m., the three chains had earned more than Rs 5.35 crore, including advances for night shows. The film did surprisingly well in the mass circuits as well, and it is these single screens that have pushed it from a start of Rs 11.50 crore to north of Rs 13 crore, and mono screens getting certain sort of an audience for this style has a lot to do with the existence of an exceptional star like Ajay.The film is expected to have a daytime occupancy of around 40%, which is brilliant for a murder mystery that debuted on a non-holiday. These are preliminary projections based on early trends; the final round of projections will be available by mid-night.Stay tuned for more.