“Laughing Buddha” the Kannada film directed by Bharath Raj M is turning into a surprise performer at the box office. Despite a limited release with little initial anticipation and facing competition from the more hyped “Pepe” the film has started to find its audience, Positive reviews and strong word-of-mouth. On Day 3 “Laughing Buddha” collected an estimated ₹0.40 crores in gross earnings continuing its remarkable growth trend.
The third day saw “Laughing Buddha” achieve its highest box office collection so far, with ₹0.35 crores. After a low start on Day 1, where the film collected just ₹0.05 crores due to limited screens and competition, it surprised everyone with a threefold increase to ₹0.16 crores on Day 2. The positive reviews and word-of-mouth significantly boosted audience interest, leading to even better numbers on Day 3.
Box Office Journey So Far
| Day | Gross Collection (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹0.05 cr |
| Day 2 | ₹0.16 cr |
| Day 3 | ₹0.35 cr |
Total Gross Collection (₹ Crores): ₹0.56 cr
A Surprising Turnaround
From a low start of ₹0.05 crores on its opening day to an impressive ₹0.40 crores on Day 3 “Laughing Buddha” is showing significant growth even with a limited release. The film’s light-hearted story have started resonating with audiences, leading to a rapid increase in collections. The 220% growth from Day 1 to Day 2 and continued momentum on Day 3 indicate that the movie is steadily gaining traction.
With the film’s momentum growing stronger “Laughing Buddha” is on track to become a sleeper hit. The upcoming weekdays will be crucial for the movie’s box office journey. If it continues to maintain or improve its current performance, it could easily recover its low budget and achieve profitable status.