Ganesh chaturthi impact on films

'Param Sundari' box office collection day 1 (LIVE): The Sidharth Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor has a slow start, expected to touch Rs 10 crore

08:02 29/08/2025

Despite a slow start due to Ganesh Chaturthi and rains, 'Param Sundari' showed promise with 10,000 advance tickets sold. Early reviews are positive, and the film earned ₹2.35 crore by the afternoon shows on its opening day. It has the potential to reach ₹6-10 crore if evening shows perform well, opening slightly better than 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya'.

'Coolie' Box Office collection day 13: Rajinikanth’s film SLOWS down, earns over Rs 3 crore on second Tuesday amid Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in India

21:02 26/08/2025

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, initially stormed the box office, surpassing Rs 200 crore in its first week. However, earnings dipped in the second week, despite crossing Rs 260 crore. The film faces competition from 'War 2' and potential impact from Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, influencing its weekday performance across Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu versions.