Box Office Overview: Day 1 vs Day 2
- Kingdom Tense Day 2 Collection Disappoints Released on Thursday, July 31, 2025, Kingdom opened with a strong ₹18 crore net in India, with approximately ₹17.25 crore from Telugu regions and ₹0.75 crore in Tamil markets
- On Day 2 (Friday, August 1, 2025), collections dipped to an estimated ₹7.50 crore net, marking a significant drop of about 3 % from the opening day
Detailed Breakdown: Day 2 Figures
- Telugu regions contributed roughly ₹7 crore, while Tamil circuits added about ₹0.50 crore, totaling ₹7.50 crore for Day 2
- Consequently, the two‑day net total stood at ₹25.50 crore, with around ₹24.25 crore from Telugu and ₹1.25 crore from Tamil territories
Occupancy Trends & Regional Performance
Telugu occupancy (Day 2 averages ~42.6%):
- Morning: ~27.4%
- Afternoon: ~38.1%
- Evening: ~43.2%
- Night shows peaked at ~61.5%
Regional hotspots:
- Warangal led with ~69.5%
- Mahbubnagar at ~56.5%, Hyderabad ~52.5% occupancy
- Tamil occupancy stayed lower at ~17.4% overall, with a peak of ~32.5% in Pondicherry region
Context & Industry Perspective
Kingdom Tense Day 2 Collection Disappoints
- The sharp drop in Day 2 is attributed to Kingdom receiving mixed-to-moderate reviews, and the fact that Friday was a working day without holiday boost
- Despite that, trade reports assert Kingdom remains Vijay Deverakonda’s biggest opener to date in terms of Day 1 performance
- However, comparisons show that Liger collected slightly more on its own Day 2 (~₹7.7 crore), outpacing Kingdom on that day
Summary Table (Net Collection / India)
Kingdom Tense Day 2 Collection Disappoints
|
Day |
Net Collection (₹ crore) |
Telugu Share |
Tamil Share |
Change vs Day 1 |
|
(31 Jul) |
18.00 |
~17.25 |
~0.75 |
– |
|
(01 Aug) |
7.50 |
~7.00 |
~0.50 |
−58.3% |
|
Two-Day Total |
25.50 |
~24.25 |
~1.25 |
– |
The India gross (including Tamil theatres) is reported at approximately ₹30 crore over two days, with worldwide estimates reaching around ₹45.5 crore—suggesting an overseas haul of ₹15.5 crore Kingdom Tense Day 2 Collection Disappoints
Analysis & Outlook
Kingdom Tense Day 2 Collection Disappoints
- Kingdom enjoyed a strong opening, but the Friday slump highlights challenges in sustaining growth after the initial hype.
- A near 60% drop from Day 1 to Day 2 is steep; such declines typically point to word‑of‑mouth not building quickly enough, or reviewer apprehension impacting daily turnout.
- Still, reaching ₹25.50 crore net in two days places Kingdom above cumulative performances of recent films like Kushi and Liger in terms of total two‑day tally
- The critical weekend (Saturday–Sunday) will be make‑or‑break: recovery there could decide if Kingdom becomes a commercial success or struggles to reach its theatrical run breakeven.
Conclusion
Kingdom Tense Day 2 Collection Disappoints
- On Day 2 (Friday, August 1, 2025), Kingdom earned approximately ₹7.50 crore net in India.
- The totals now stand at ₹25.50 crore net over two days.
- A steep 3% drop from its ₹18 crore opener suggests fan momentum didn’t fully carry over into Day 2, possibly due to mixed critical response and weekday attendance patterns.
After a grand opening with ₹18 crore on Day 1, Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom witnessed a sharp drop in collections on Day 2, earning only ₹7.5 crore. The film’s two-day total now stands at ₹25.5 crore net in India. While the Telugu regions continued to contribute the bulk of earnings, occupancy levels dropped significantly, especially in morning and afternoon shows. Mixed reviews and a working Friday appear to have affected footfall. Despite the dip, Kingdom remains Vijay’s biggest opener. The upcoming weekend will be crucial to determine the film’s long-term success and whether it can regain momentum at the box office.
Despite the slump, Kingdom still ranks as Vijay Deverakonda’s largest two‑day collection to date though upcoming weekend performance will be critical for its final box office trajectory.