'Junior' box office collection Day 3: Kireeti Reddy's film sees steady growth over opening weekend; rakes in Rs 5.40 Crore
Hunior Movie Review
According to early estimates by trade portal Sacnilk, 'Junior' earned an estimated Rs 1.50 crore on Day 1 (Friday). Collections saw a modest rise on Saturday, with an estimated Rs 1.80 crore collection, followed by a stronger performance on Sunday, where the film added another Rs 2.10 crore, its highest single-day total so far. This brings the three-day domestic total to approximately Rs 5.40 crore.
On Sunday, the film recorded an overall 30.06% occupancy in Telugu markets and 28.83% in Kannada-speaking regions.
Co-starring Sreeleela and Genelia D'Souza, the film's box office performance, according to sacnilk, makes for a promising start despite mixed reviews.
While Junior didn't break records at the box office, trade experts note that the film's box office performance shows encouraging signs considering its limited release and mixed reception. It also faced tough competition from other releases in the same week.
Directed by Radhakrishna Reddy, Junior follows the story of Abhi (Kireeti), a spirited young man working under Vijay Soujanya (Genelia D'Souza), the future CEO of a major firm.
As Abhi dives deeper into his role, he uncovers shocking truths linking their pasts, leading to a blend of action, emotion, and drama.
Initial reactions on social media have been positive, with Kireeti's screen presence and impressive dance moves earning comparisons to Jr NTR. However, not all feedback was glowing. Some viewers called the plot 'predictable' and said the film leaned too heavily on familiar commercial formulas.
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