Junior Full Movie Collection: ‘Junior’ box office collections day 4: Genelia Deshmukh’s film sees dip yet holds steady; mints Rs 6.25 cr nett |
Telugu film ‘Junior’, headlined by Genelia Deshmukh and introducing Kireeti Reddy, continued its theatrical journey on its first Monday with early estimates suggesting a collection of Rs 75 lakhs.As reported by the Sacnilk website, despite a drop from its Sunday peak, the film’s overall tally now stands at Rs 6.25 crore net in India.
A decent start with gradual growth over the weekend
Released on Friday, Junior started with a modest Rs 1.5 crore net, which included Rs 1.3 crore from the Telugu version and Rs 20 lakhs from the Kannada version. The collections grew steadily over the weekend earning Rs 1.8 crore on Saturday (a 20% increase). It minted Rs 2.2 crore on Sunday (22.22% rise).
Poll
Will ‘Junior’ maintain its momentum during the weekdays?
Occupancy stats: mixed response across regions
On its fourth day, ‘Junior’ recorded a 17.30% overall occupancy in Telugu regions, with Guntur and Warangal showing the strongest footfalls. Guntur led with an impressive 46.50% occupancy, followed by Warangal at 31.75% and Vizag at 24.75%. In contrast, cities like Hyderabad (17.25%), Vijayawada (12.5%), and Nizamabad (4.25%) saw more moderate responses.
Kannada version finds modest audience
The Kannada version of Junior posted a 13.30% occupancy on Monday. Among the shows, the evening and night slots performed slightly better, with evening shows seeing 15.18% and night shows 14.88%.Junior, produced by renowned industry names and backed by a strong cast including Sreeleela, Rao Ramesh, and Ravichandran Veeraswamy, appears to have found a small but steady audience. Whether it can hold through the weekdays and pick up again next weekend will determine its long-term box office run.
Our verdict
ETimes gave the film a rating of 3 stars and an excerpt from our review reads, “The film begins by focusing on college life and corporate culture, which may feel familiar and formulaic.With strong emotional arcs and touching dialogues, it delivers a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. With top technicians like Senthil Kumar behind the camera and Devi Sri Prasad composing the music, the film offers a visually rich and musically engaging experience. It’s a high-budget family entertainer that takes you back a decade or two—wrapped in warmth, emotion, action, drama, and memorable songs.”
