Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu is now out in theatres, but the film has had a sluggish start in the U.S. premiere pre-sales, earning just around $800K. What’s more concerning is that the film crashed on its opening day Thursday, collecting only $111K in North America — a low number for a star hero’s release.
This steep drop indicates a troubling trend. With Friday being a key day for any turnaround, if the film doesn’t pick up momentum today, it could be heading toward an embarrassing outcome in North America.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the current estimates:
• Premieres: $802K
• Day One (Thursday): $111K
• USA Total So Far: $914K
• Estimated North America Break-even: $2.5 Million
Unless the film sees a significant jump in collections, recovering costs will be an uphill battle.
