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'Hi' Box Office Jumps 72% on Saturday
30 Aug
Summary
- Movie earnings increased by 72% on its second day.
- Tamil version dominated earnings, contributing Rs 2.05 crore.
- Overall occupancy rose significantly from 33% to 43.5%.
The Nayanthara-led film 'Hi' (2026) saw a significant boost in its box office performance on Saturday, its second day in theaters. The movie's net collection in India increased by an impressive 72% compared to its opening day. On Friday, 'Hi' had earned Rs 1.25 crore net, and by Saturday, this figure rose to an estimated Rs 2.15 crore net, pushing the total India net collection to Rs 3.40 crore.
The surge in earnings was largely attributed to the Tamil version of the film, which garnered Rs 2.05 crore net on its second day. This version also saw strong audience engagement, with overall occupancy reaching 43.5% across India, a notable increase from the 33% recorded on its opening day. The Tamil release particularly performed well during the night shows, with occupancy peaking at 73.85%.
Tamil Nadu remained the strongest market for 'Hi' (2026), contributing Rs 2.10 crore in gross collection on Saturday. Other regions like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and Telangana also added to the total. The film's cast, including Kavin, Nayanthara, Radhika Sarathkumar, and Bhagyaraj, has been noted for their performances, with Kavin's comedic timing specifically highlighted.
