The first week at the box office has presented a stark contrast between Ram Charan and Kiara Advani’s mass entertainer Game Changer and Sonu Sood’s directorial debut Fateh. While Game Changer maintained its stronghold, Fateh struggled to find its footing despite pre-release buzz and a star-studded cast.
Game Changer Dominates In Week 1
Released in five languages- Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam- Game Changer has emerged as a blockbuster, grossing an estimated Rs 117.98 crore in its opening week. According to Sacnilk, the movie earned Rs 4.75 crore on Day 7.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection
- Day 1: Rs 51 crore
- Day 2: Rs 21.6 crore
- Day 3: Rs 15.9 crore
- Day 4: Rs 7.65 crore
- Day 5: Rs 10 crore
- Day 6: Rs 7 crore
- Day 7: Rs 4.75 crore
Game Changer, directed by S. Shankar, has received rave reviews for its high-octane action sequences and a gripping narrative. On the festive occasion of Sankranti, lead actor Ram Charan expressed his gratitude to fans and the media, saying, “This Sankranti, my heart is filled with immense gratitude for making all the hard work we put into Game Changer truly worthwhile.”
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Fateh Falls Short
In contrast, Fateh, an action thriller revolving around cybercrime, has failed to deliver at the box office. Despite Sonu Sood’s popularity and Jacqueline Fernandez’s presence as the female lead, the movie managed to earn only Rs 66 lakh on Day 7, bringing its total collection to Rs 11.01 crore after its first week.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection
- Day 1: Rs 2.4 crore
- Day 2: Rs 2.1 crore
- Day 3: Rs 2.25 crore
- Day 4: Rs 0.95 crore
- Day 5: Rs 1.5 crore
- Day 6: Rs 1.15 crore
- Day 7: Rs 0.66 crore
Produced by Sonali Sood and Umesh KR Bansal, Fateh was expected to perform better, given its unique storyline and the actor’s national appeal. However, a lack of strong reviews and limited audience engagement hindered its progress.
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Game Changer vs. Fateh: The Verdict
While Game Changer soared with record-breaking collections and widespread acclaim, Fateh fell short of expectations. The disparity in box office numbers highlights the contrasting reception of the two films, with Game Changer firmly cementing its place as a Sankranti success story.
