Overview of Dragon’s Box Office Performance
The movie "Dragon" has made a strong impression at the box office during its opening weekend. After its release, the film earned a total of approximately ₹27.27 crores in India over the first three days. Below, we break down the box office collections and audience occupancy details to give you a comprehensive look at how "Dragon" is performing.
Box Office Collections
Day-Wise Earnings
Here’s a detailed look at how much "Dragon" earned each day after its release:
| Day | India Net Collection | Daily Change (+/-) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Friday] | ₹6.5 Cr | – |
| Day 2 [1st Saturday] | ₹10.8 Cr | +66.15% |
| Day 3 [1st Sunday] | ₹9.97 Cr | – |
| Total | ₹27.27 Cr | – |
The film kicked off its journey on Friday with ₹6.5 crores and saw a significant increase on Saturday, bringing in ₹10.8 crores, before closing its first weekend with ₹9.97 crores on Sunday.
Audience Occupancy Rates
Occupancy rates give us insight into how many theater seats were filled, indicating the film’s popularity among viewers.
Tamil Occupancy Rates
On Sunday, February 23, 2025, "Dragon" had an overall Tamil occupancy rate of 68.70%. Here’s the breakdown of occupancy throughout the day:
- Morning Shows: 56.61%
- Afternoon Shows: 74.49%
- Evening Shows: 74.99%
- Night Shows: 0%
Regional Breakdown of Tamil Occupancy
Here’s how the occupancy rates looked in key cities for the Tamil version of "Dragon":
| Region | Overall Occupancy | Morning | Afternoon | Evening | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 82.67% | 72% | 89% | 87% | 0% |
| Bengaluru | 47.00% | 29% | 50% | 62% | 0% |
| Madurai | 62.00% | 36% | 69% | 81% | 0% |
| Coimbatore | 74.67% | 66% | 82% | 76% | 0% |
| Pondicherry | 61.33% | 57% | 62% | 65% | 0% |
| Salem | 63.33% | 54% | 71% | 65% | 0% |
| Trichy | 93.67% | 85% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
Telugu Occupancy Rates
The film also had a 35.89% occupancy rate in Telugu theaters on the same Sunday. Here’s how the occupancy varied throughout the day:
- Morning Shows: 26.49%
- Afternoon Shows: 39.05%
- Evening Shows: 42.14%
- Night Shows: 0%
Regional Breakdown of Telugu Occupancy
Here’s a closer look at the Telugu occupancy in major cities:
| Region | Overall Occupancy | Morning | Afternoon | Evening | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 36.33% | 27% | 39% | 43% | 0% |
| Bengaluru | 44.67% | 38% | 46% | 50% | 0% |
| Vijayawada | 29.00% | 16% | 33% | 38% | 0% |
| Warangal | 26.67% | 22% | 27% | 31% | 0% |
| Guntur | 39.00% | 40% | 36% | 41% | 0% |
| Vizag-Visakhapatnam | 42.67% | 30% | 48% | 50% | 0% |
About the Movie
"Dragon" is directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, and produced by AGS Entertainment. The film features a talented cast including Pradeep Ranganathan, Kayadu Lohar, Anupama Parameswaran, Mysskin, and Gautham Vasudev Menon in significant roles.
Conclusion
In summary, "Dragon" has made a robust start at the box office, accumulating a significant amount across its first three days. The occupancy rates reflect a strong interest in the film, especially in Tamil regions. As audiences continue to flock to theaters, it will be interesting to see how the film performs in the coming days.
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