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Anupama Parameswaran's film struggles on opening day
17 Oct
Summary
- The film earned Rs 20 lakh on its opening day in India.
- Theater occupancy remained below 10% on the first day.
- The movie explores family drama, marriage, and generational differences.
The Telugu film 'Crazy Kalyanam,' starring Anupama Parameswaran, had a subdued theatrical debut on Friday, October 16, 2026. On its opening day, the movie garnered approximately Rs 20 lakh in net collections across India, with a gross collection of Rs 23 lakh. The film observed an overall theater occupancy of 9.05% on its first day. Morning shows recorded the highest attendance at 10.36%, but subsequent afternoon, evening, and night screenings saw occupancy rates drop, keeping the daily average below 10% across 549 shows. Directed by Badrappa Gajula, 'Crazy Kalyanam' features Anupama Parameswaran as Keerthi, a determined graduate. The narrative centers on her father's efforts to arrange her marriage, contrasted with Keerthi's own choice of a partner, a handloom weaver named Uday, played by Akhil Raj Uddemari. The movie, which also stars Tharun Bhascker and Vijaya Krishna Naresh, explores the age-old conflict between parental expectations regarding marriage and an individual's freedom to choose their life partner, blending family drama with comedic elements.
