“Laughing Buddha” the Kannada movie directed by Bharath Raj M had a quiet release with little anticipation. It faced stiff competition from “Pepe” which had much more hype and almost three times the number of screens. Despite this “Laughing Buddha” has started to find its audience, showing that good reviews can help a movie perform better than expected.
Day 1 and Day 2 Collections
On its opening day “Laughing Buddha” struggled at the box office collecting only ₹0.05 crore. The low collection was mainly due to the lack of hype and the competition from “Pepe.” However, the movie received decent to better reviews from audiences, which created positive word-of-mouth.
By Day 2 the scenario changed significantly. The film saw a more than threefold jump in its box office numbers collecting ₹0.16 crore. This impressive growth indicates that audiences are starting to accept the film and its light-hearted story are attracting more viewers.
Box Office Collection and Growth
| Day | Collection (₹ Crore) | Growth Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 0.05 | – |
| Day 2 | 0.16 | 220% |
The film saw a 220% growth in its collection from Day 1 to Day 2, which is a significant leap and indicates growing interest and positive word-of-mouth among the audience.
Positive Signs for the Weekend
The momentum seems to be continuing into Day 3 as bookings for Sunday are fast filling up in many places. If the trend continues, “Laughing Buddha” could collect even more on Sunday than it did on Saturday. With a low budget estimated at around ₹2 crore (though the production team hasn’t officially confirmed this) the film has a good chance of becoming a hit if it continues to perform well during the weekdays.
“Laughing Buddha” is turning out to be a surprising performer at the box office. As the movie heads into its first week, all eyes will be on how it performs in the coming days. If the positive trend continues “Laughing Buddha” could very well turn out to be a sleeper hit.