Raakaasa, a fantasy comedy thriller, had a good weekend, collecting Rs 2.47 crore on Sunday, a slight decline from Saturday. The film has crossed a net collection of Rs 7.92 crore in India and a gross of Rs 11.63 crore worldwide. Despite a mixed critical reception, it provides light entertainment with mild comedy and thrills, and is reasonably good for a new release.
‘Raakaasa’ had a good opening weekend but showed a slight decline on its third day. The Telugu fantasy comedy thriller starring Sangeeth Chobhan and Nayan Sarika collected Rs 2.47 crore on Sunday.This represents a 5% decline from Saturday’s Rs 2.60 lakh crore. The film has now crossed the net collection of Rs 7.92 crore in India and gross of Rs 11.63 crore worldwide as per recent reports.
Day 3 performance of “Raakaasa”
On the third day, ‘Raakaasa’ collected a net collection of Rs 2.47 crore from 1,488 shows. The overall occupancy rate remained stable at 33.63% according to the Sacnilk website.The evening shows performed best at 38.31% while the morning shows were the weakest at 22.92%. The film maintained a similar number of screens from Saturday.
Box office performance So far for Sangeeth Shobhan’s film
The first weekend took India’s gross to Rs 9.13 lakh crore. Net collections in India stand at Rs 7.92 billion so far, and overseas markets added a total of Rs 2.50 billion. The film hasn’t seen a big jump yet, but it’s holding up reasonably well for a new release.
Story and plot of “Rakasa”
The story of this fantasy film revolves around Ira Babu, also known as Veeru, played by Sangeeth Shobhan. He returns from the United States as a jubilant NRI and hopes to marry his childhood love but finds that her wedding has already been set.
After failing to stop the marriage, he spent a night near an abandoned fort believed to be cursed. The next morning, he wakes up and finds himself immersed in a strange mystery that the entire village fears.
ETimes review of “Raakaasa”
ETimes gave it just 2.5 stars and our review said: “The second half moves more forcefully into supernatural thriller territory, as the story unfolds its core conflict. While this stretch offers some better comedic moments, it also feels predictable, following a well-worn path of curses and sacrifices.”
The supporting cast, including Tanikella Bharani, Brahmaji and Ashish Vidyarthi, suit their roles well but don’t have enough to do.
“Our review adds: “Getup Srinu and Vennela Kishore’s comedy stands out and adds some much-needed energy. However, the film doesn’t build enough tension or emotional weight to elevate its central premise. The visual effects, crucial to the setting, are disappointing and take away from the overall impact.”Despite its mix of genres and some engaging moments, the film settles into a familiar groove. It remains a convenient one-off watch that is entertaining in parts but does not leave a lasting impression.”Although it may not set the box office on fire, the film provides light-hearted entertainment for audiences looking for a mix of comedy and mild thrills.Disclaimer: Box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly stated, providing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or additional international market reports are completed. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
