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Dhanush's 'Kara' Opens Low Post-COVID
30 Apr
Summary
- Kara's opening day collection was significantly lower than previous films.
- The film's occupancy was a lukewarm 20.2% on its first day.
- Kara's opening is Dhanush's lowest since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dhanush's recent film, Kara, has debuted with a considerably lower box office performance than anticipated, representing the actor's weakest opening since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Early trends suggest the film has struggled to connect with audiences on its initial day.
Kara reportedly garnered around 2.5 crore in ticket sales by 8 PM on its opening day. Projections estimate the film's total Day 1 collection in India to be between 3 to 3.5 crore. This figure is notably lower than his previous Tamil release, Idli Kadai, which opened to 11 crore, and even trails behind Naane Varuvean, previously his lowest post-COVID opener.
The film registered a modest 20.2% occupancy rate on its opening day. Typically, Dhanush's films experience a substantial increase in ticket sales during evening and night shows, particularly in Tamil Nadu. However, Kara has shown a flat trend. Potential reasons for this subdued start include the film's niche subject matter or a lack of intensive promotional activities.