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Darling Krishna's Film Becomes 2026's First Hit
22 Mar
Summary
- Love Mocktail 3 is the first Kannada film hit of 2026.
- The film earned 1.81 crore on its third day, Eid.
- With a budget of 2 crore, it yielded 116% return on investment.
The Kannada film industry is celebrating a significant milestone as "Love Mocktail 3" emerges as the first certified hit of 2026. This success comes as a welcome surprise, particularly after the anticipation for Yash's "Toxic" vacated its release slot. "Love Mocktail 3" bravely entered the market on March 19, contending with "Dhurandhar 2".
The film experienced a notable surge on its third day, Saturday, March 21, coinciding with Eid. It garnered 1.81 crore on this day alone. Cumulatively, "Love Mocktail 3" has secured a net collection of 4.23 crore across India within its first three days.
Mounted on a lean budget of just 2 crore, the movie achieved a remarkable feat by recovering its entire production cost within the first two days. By the third day, it had already begun generating substantial profits, totaling 2.32 crore. This impressive performance translates to a 116% return on investment, solidifying its hit verdict at the box office.
