Rajkummar Rao's latest film Srikanth continues to garner significant attention and box office success. Following a promising opening, the film amassed a commendable Rs 4.26 crore on its second day, bringing the total collection to Rs 6.67 crore. This performance positions Srikanth nearly on par with Ajay Devgn’s Maidaan, which accumulated Rs 7.1 crore in its first two days.

Impressive Box Office Performance

According to Sacnilk, Srikanth maintained a solid occupancy rate across different showtimes on its second day:

• Morning screenings: 11.84%
• Afternoon screenings: 20.45%
• Evening screenings: 23.08%
• Night screenings: 25.61%

The film’s overall occupancy rate in the Hindi market on Saturday was 20.25%.

Comparative Success

Srikanth has outperformed other notable releases this year:

• Laapataa Ladies: Rs 75 lakh
• Madgaon Express: Rs 1.63 crore

On its debut, Srikanth secured Rs 2.25 crore, surpassing the initial earnings of these films. The film’s two-day total of Rs 6.67 crore closely rivals the box office figures of Maidaan, which earned Rs 7.1 crore in the same timeframe.

Rajkummar Rao's Turnaround

For Rajkummar Rao, Srikanth marks a significant turnaround from his previous theatrical releases. Bheed earned a net collection of Rs 2.26 crore in India, while HIT: The First Case grossed Rs 6.6 crore. The success of Srikanth demonstrates a positive shift for Rao at the box office.

Critical Reception

Despite its box office success, Srikanth has received mixed reviews. Shubhra Gupta from The Indian Express gave the film 2.5 stars, noting:

"With Rajkummar Rao playing the part of Srikanth Bolla, it’s a given that you will get both skill and utmost sincerity. Touching upon the high points of a difficult life in a 2.5-hour feature leans towards broad-brushstrokes, though, and this takes away complexity, the story-telling ends up being pretty basic."

Overall, Srikanth has proven to be a strong performer at the box office, reflecting the audience's appreciation for Rajkummar Rao's skillful and sincere portrayal, despite some criticisms of the film’s storytelling approach.