The weekend box office is heating up with a mix of Bollywood, South Indian, and Hollywood releases battling for audience attention. The clash between Kajol’s emotional drama ‘Maa’ and Vishnu Manchu’s mythological action film ‘Kannappa’ has drawn significant interest. While Maa opened to lukewarm numbers, Kannappa took a strong lead at the box office on its opening day.

In this article, we break down the Day 1 box office collections of all major releases including ‘Maa’, ‘Kannappa’, Aamir Khan’s ‘Sitare Zameen Par’, Dhanush’s ‘Kuber’, and Hollywood’s sports drama ‘F1’.

‘Maa’ Day 1 Box Office Collection: Slow Start for Kajol’s Emotional Drama

Star Cast: Kajol, Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta
Director: Vishal Furia
Budget: ₹65 Crore
Day 1 Collection: ₹4.50 Crore

Despite positive reviews for Kajol’s heartfelt performance, Maa underperformed on its opening day. The film earned only ₹4.50 crore across India, which is less than 10% of its total production budget, marking a disappointing start.

Critics praised the emotional depth of the film and Kajol’s screen presence, but the slow narrative and lack of buzz prior to release seem to have impacted its opening. Given its high budget, Maa now faces an uphill battle to recover costs.

 ‘Kannappa’ Takes Commanding Lead – Vishnu Manchu’s Mythological Spectacle Impresses

Star Cast: Vishnu Manchu, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Prabhas (special appearance)
Director: Mukesh Kumar Singh
Day 1 Collection: ₹9 Crore

The South Indian film Kannappa, led by Vishnu Manchu, emerged as the box office winner on Day 1, earning a solid ₹9 crore. Backed by strong word of mouth and star power from Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, and Prabhas, the film had a robust opening across both South and North Indian circuits.

The mythological action drama, rooted in spiritual storytelling and high-octane sequences, has resonated well with the audience, especially in Telugu-speaking regions. Analysts expect Kannappa to maintain momentum over the weekend.

 ‘F1’ Hollywood Release: Brad Pitt’s Sports Drama Performs Decently

Star Cast: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon
Day 1 India Collection: ₹5.25 Crore

Hollywood’s latest sports biopic ‘F1’, starring Brad Pitt, made its debut in India on June 27. The film garnered ₹5.25 crore on opening day, which is a decent figure for a niche genre.

Indian audiences have always had a mixed response to Formula 1-themed content, but Brad Pitt’s global popularity helped boost initial footfall. Comparatively, it performed better than previous Hollywood animated releases like How to Train Your Dragon, which opened at ₹4.88 crore.

 ‘Sitare Zameen Par’ Holds Strong in Week 2 – Aamir Khan Delivers Another Hit

Star Cast: Aamir Khan
Release Date: June 20, 2025
Opening Day Collection: ₹10.7 Crore
Week 1 Collection: ₹88.9 Crore
Day 8 (Friday) Collection: ₹6.75 Crore
Total Collection So Far: ₹94.65 Crore

Aamir Khan’s emotional drama Sitare Zameen Par continues to perform well in its second week. The film earned ₹6.75 crore on its second Friday, taking its total to ₹94.65 crore in just 8 days.

The film has struck a chord with families and educational institutions, driving steady viewership even after its opening week. With positive word of mouth, the movie is expected to cross the ₹100 crore mark over the weekend.

 ‘Kuber’ Maintains Box Office Hold – Dhanush’s Film Nears ₹72 Crore Mark

Star Cast: Dhanush
Opening Day Collection: ₹14.75 Crore
Week 1 Collection: ₹69 Crore
Day 8 Collection (Friday): ₹2.50 Crore
Total Collection So Far: ₹71.50 Crore

South superstar Dhanush’s action thriller ‘Kuber’ has proven to be a consistent performer at the box office. After a powerful opening day of ₹14.75 crore, the film continues to pull audiences to theatres.

With a strong base in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, Kuber added ₹2.50 crore on its second Friday, bringing its total to ₹71.50 crore. Industry experts predict it may cross ₹80 crore by the end of its second weekend.

 Day 1 Box Office Summary – June 27 Releases

*Collections from 2nd Friday

 Analysis: South Cinema Dominates Again

This box office battle reinforces a growing trend — South Indian cinema is consistently outperforming Bollywood in terms of content, casting, and box office earnings. While Bollywood projects like Maa and Sitare Zameen Par face mixed results, films like Kannappa and Kuber have a broader appeal across regions.

Star-studded ensemble casts and high-octane storytelling continue to attract both urban and rural audiences to South Indian films. Moreover, the multi-language release strategy also helps boost box office revenue.

As we head into the weekend, Kannappa and Sitare Zameen Par are poised to dominate the box office, while Maa may see a small uptick through word of mouth. F1 may benefit from niche audiences, especially in metro cities.

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