SRIKANTH had a decent first week showing a good trend over the weekdays as collections held up well. The first week collections are 17.25 crore nett apprx but its more about what the film does from here on. The signs are good with the second Friday number are crucial as that will tell if the film can collect 20 crore nett or more post the first week.

The film has the advantage of this dull period with no significant release till May end and even there its not the type to affect a film which is running well. The flow starts mid June and hence, its a good four weeks to collect well. The first week compares will with similar films this year like MERRY CHRISTMAS, LAAPATAA LADIES, SWATANTRYA VEER SAVARKAR and MADGAON EXPRESS and is comfortably ahead of these films in first week.

The numbers are decent all over with Mumbai and Delhi/UP leading the way with 5.50 crore nett and 4.25 crore nett respectively. East Punjab is also pretty decent for a film like this as its one week business in the circuit is more than MADGAON EXPRESS and LAAPATAA LADIES. Its hard to say why the film has some decent numbers in places like Punjab and Rajasthan but it could be because the Hindi audience has nothing to watch in these places as holdovers are mainly collecting in metros.

The collections of SRIKANTH are as follows.

Friday - 2,25,00,000 apprx

Saturday - 4,00,00,000 apprx

Sunday - 5,00,00,000 apprx

Monday - 1,65,00,000 apprx

Tuesday - 1,50,00,000 apprx

Wednesday - 1,50,00,000 apprx

Thursday - 1,40,00,000 apprx

SRIKANTH remained steady on Wednesday and seems to be setting itself up for a good second weekend. The collections on Wednesday were pretty much the same as Tuesday which means the Mon - Wed period is pretty much the same taking out the election boost on Monday in a few cities.

The film has collected almost 16 crore nett so far and the first week is looking at a 17.25 crore nett total. If the second Friday comes at around 1.50 crore nett or higher, which it should as there is no release, then this film can actually target the 40 crore nett mark.

It's business is pretty decent all over with mass markets also having some collections and far better than the likes of LAAPATAA LADIES, SWATANTRYA VEER SAVARKAR and MADGAON EXPRESS. Initially, the earnings are better than 12TH FAIL but that film maintained very well later on its run.

The collections of SRIKANTH are as follows.

Friday - 2,25,00,000 apprx

Saturday - 4,00,00,000 apprx

Sunday - 5,00,00,000 apprx

Monday - 1,65,00,000 apprx

Tuesday - 1,50,00,000 apprx

Wednesday - 1,50,00,000 apprx

SRIKANTH held up well on Tuesday as it collected 1.50 crore nett and the hold is better than it looks as circuits like CI, Nizam/Andhra and parts of Maharashtra were boosted by elections on Monday. The film was going to lose 15-20 lakhs nett on Tuesday as election areas were higher than Friday.

Basically, the film has actually held at the same level as Monday in most of the circuits where it was a normal Monday and this now ensures a successful film which no one expected in this dull period. The very low expectations post the Eid releases makes the numbers look better.

It remains to be seen if the film can go up a little on Friday from Thursday and its very much possible as there is no release. If it can a jump, it does make a difference to the weekend total as Saturday growth will come from a higher number. The film has 14.50 crore nett so far in five days and should be over 17 crore nett for the week.

The collections of SRIKANTH are as follows.

Friday - 2,25,00,000 apprx

Saturday - 4,00,00,000 apprx

Sunday - 5,00,00,000 apprx

Monday - 1,65,00,000 apprx

Tuesday - 1,50,00,000 apprx

SRIKANTH has shown a good trend over the first weekend as Saturday grew well and Sunday has consolidated well with solid growth. The film showed a 25% jump on Sunday which is very good especially for a film which is more for the metros. There are elections at places on Monday and this could have helped in those centres as it sort of works like a holiday.

A circuit like Rajasthan has gone from 13 lakh on Saturday to 21 lakh on Sunday which is surprising for a film where the target audience is generally the metros. The film has done well in Mumbai and Delhi/East Punjab and the support from places like Rajasthan and West Bengal on Sunday is all a plus. It gives it good chance for a run over the next few weeks.

The weekend numbers of the film are 11 crore nett plus which compare well with the likes of 12TH FAIL and MADGAON EXPRESS which were both 6.50 and 7 crore nett respectively over their first weekends. A good hold on Monday will ensure a run and success for the film.

The collections of SRIKANTH are as follows.

Friday - 2,25,00,000 apprx

Saturday - 4,00,00,000 apprx

Sunday - 5,00,00,000 apprx

KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES did well in Nizam/Andhra and some of the other South markets but collections should have been better. The film has also collected 11 crore nett like SRIKANTH but this film has scored a better opening day.

The collections of KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES are as follows.

Friday - 3,00,00,000 apprx

Saturday - 4,00,00,000 apprx

Sunday - 4,00,00,000 apprx

SRIKANTH did well on Saturday as collections rose to 4 crore nett which is a solid jump of 75%. Not only the jump but 4 crore nett is a good collection for this film. The film stands at 6.25 crore nett after two days and its a comfortable double digit number for the weekend.

The film is dependent on what happens post the weekend but this sort of Saturday jump is a good sign for the film. Also, there will be elections on Monday in various parts of the country which normally works out well as its becomes a sort of holiday in the region where the public goes to the polls.

The numbers are pretty much respectable all over with even the likes of CP, CI doing decent enough numbers for a film like this which does not have much for the wider audience.

The collections of SRIKANTH are as follows.

Friday - 2,25,00,000 apprx

Saturday - 4,00,00,000 apprx