Thug Life’s Day 2 Blues—Kamal Haasan’s Blockbuster Struggles at the Box Office

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Kamal Haasan’s much-anticipated film Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, has witnessed a significant drop in box office collections on its second day. Despite a strong opening, the film earned ₹7.5 crore on Day 2, marking a 50% decline from its ₹15.5 crore debut.

1. Box Office Performance & Regional Trends

The film’s two-day total now stands at ₹23 crore across India.
Tamil Nadu remains the strongest market, with a 31.41% occupancy rate on Friday.
The Telugu version saw 14.17% occupancy, while the Hindi version struggled with just 6.48% occupancy.

2. Competition & Challenges

Housefull 5, released on June 6, has impacted Thug Life’s performance, earning ₹23 crore on its first day, matching Thug Life’s two-day total.
The film’s release uncertainty in Karnataka due to controversy surrounding Kamal Haasan’s remarks has further affected its earnings.

3. Future Outlook & Weekend Predictions

The film’s weekend performance will be crucial in determining its long-term box office success.
Word-of-mouth and fan support could help recover lost momentum, but competition remains stiff.

Sources: Mint, The Indian Express, The Times of India, MSN