Game Changer, starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, currently leads the box office battle despite challenges in sustaining its initial momentum. The film opened with an impressive Rs. 51 crore but saw a sharp decline in collections over the weekend. By Monday, its daily earnings dropped to Rs. 8.50 crore, bringing its total domestic collection to Rs. 97 crore in four days. It is now on the brink of crossing the Rs. 100 crore milestone.
While its Telugu version dominates with a strong opening day collection of Rs. 41.25 crore, the subsequent fall to Rs. 6.65 crore by Monday indicates that regional support is waning. Surprisingly, the Hindi-dubbed version performed steadily, contributing Rs. 22.9 crore overall.
However, the drop from Rs. 21.6 crore on Saturday to Rs. 15.9 crore on Sunday raises concerns about long-term sustainability. Criticism over inflated Day 1 numbers and a lack of compelling storytelling could affect its ability to maintain box office momentum.
Status of Fateh
Sonu Sood’s directorial debut, Fateh, struggles to make an impact at the box office. The film opened to a modest Rs. 2.4 crore, with subsequent earnings of Rs. 2.1 crore on Saturday and Rs. 2.25 crore on Sunday. By Monday, collections dropped further to Rs. 85 lakhs, leaving the film with a total of Rs. 7.6 crore.
Despite heavy promotions and discounted ticket prices, Fateh failed to connect with a larger audience. Even in smaller markets, where lower pricing could have driven viewership, the film underperformed. Its portrayal of cybercrime received critical appreciation and a 3-star rating from news24, but the lack of emotional depth in the narrative likely hampered word-of-mouth publicity.
Why Is Fateh Struggling?
One key reason for Fateh’s poor performance is its limited appeal. Unlike Game Changer, which benefits from Ram Charan’s star power and a loyal Telugu fanbase, Fateh lacks a comparable draw. The film’s inability to establish a strong emotional connection with viewers weakened its market pull.
Additionally, the genre and theme of Fateh—focused on cybercrime—may not resonate as strongly with mainstream audiences, particularly when competing against a star-studded commercial film. Even extensive promotions failed to offset this gap, as the film’s target audience remained unclear.
Game Changer emerges as the frontrunner, inching toward the Rs. 100 crore milestone despite challenges in sustaining its early success. Its regional appeal and steady Hindi-dubbed earnings offer a silver lining. Meanwhile, Fateh struggles to stay relevant, hampered by a lack of star power, weak emotional storytelling, and limited audience connection. Without a dramatic turnaround in weekday collections, Fateh risks fading from the box office spotlight altogether.
