The box office witnessed an interesting three-way clash as Raja Shivaji, Patriot, Ek Din, and The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened to audiences on the same day. While one film surged ahead with clear momentum, another quietly built a solid foundation, and the third struggled to find its footing.
Early numbers suggest a clear frontrunner, but will the trend hold?
Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 1
The historical drama has made a confident start. Running across 1,265 shows, Raja Shivaji has recorded a Day 1 net collection of Rs 1.59 crore so far. Its total India gross stands at Rs 1.88 crore, with final numbers still awaited. The strong occupancy indicates a promising opening trajectory.
A moment that has caught the audience’s attention is a brief yet impactful appearance by Salman Khan.
Patriot Holds Strong With Impressive Opening Numbers
Close on its heels is Patriot, which has also delivered a solid Day 1 performance. Screening across 636 shows, the film has earned Rs 1.64 crore net, with a gross total of Rs 1.94 crore in India so far.
Positioned as a high-stakes espionage action thriller, Patriot brings together a powerful ensemble cast featuring Nayanthara, Fahadh Faasil, and Revathi. The scale and star power seem to have played a key role in drawing audiences across regions.
Ek Din Struggles To Gain Momentum
As compared to the other two releases, Ek Din has had a subdued opening. With 292 shows, the film has managed to collect Rs 0.08 crore net on Day 1, with its gross at Rs 0.09 crore. The numbers reflect a slow start, raising questions about its performance in the coming days.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Sees A Moderate Start
The Devil Wears Prada 2 posted a relatively subdued opening in India. Screening across 407 shows, it earned Rs 0.41 crore net on Day 1, with the gross reaching Rs 0.48 crore.
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film had already collected around Rs 2 crore, with the possibility of touching Rs 2.25 crore including early Thursday previews. However, official Day 1 figures are still awaited.
'Raja Shivaji' vs 'Patriot' vs 'Ek Din' vs 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'
Day 1 clearly belongs to Raja Shivaji, with strong occupancy, star power, and viral moments, particularly the Salman Khan cameo, driving its momentum. Patriot has emerged as a serious contender. The Devil Wears Prada 2 has managed a moderate start, finding its own audience in a crowded release window, while Ek Din faces an uphill battle.
But as always, the real test begins now. Will word of mouth sustain these numbers, or will the weekend bring unexpected twists? The box office story is just getting started.
