Rajkummar Rao's highly anticipated film Srikanth was released in cinemas on May 10, 2024, and has made a strong start at the box office. The film managed to earn Rs 2.25 crore on its first day, according to industry tracker Sacnilk.

Opening Day Performance

The film's opening day saw an overall occupancy rate of 12.14 percent across India, with a notable preference for night shows. Key performance metrics include:

• Mumbai: 484 screenings with 13.25% occupancy
• Delhi and NCR: 763 screenings with 12% occupancy

Cast and Plot

In Srikanth, Rajkummar Rao plays the titular role of Srikanth Bolla. The cast includes:

• Jyotika as Devika Malvade, Srikanth's mentor
• Alaya F as Veera Swathi
• Jameel Khan portraying APJ Abdul Kalam
• Sharad Kelkar in a pivotal role

Directed by Tushar Hiranandani, the film tells the inspiring true story of Srikanth Bolla, a visually challenged entrepreneur who founded Bollant Industries in 2012. The narrative is set in a rural area near Hyderabad and begins in 1992.

Box Office Outlook

Following its promising debut, Srikanth continued to perform well, earning Rs 4.26 crore on its second day, bringing the total to Rs 6.67 crore in just two days. This performance positions Srikanth almost on par with Ajay Devgn’s Maidaan, which earned Rs 7.1 crore in its first two days.

With its positive reception and strong box office performance, Srikanth is poised for continued success in the coming days.