Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya‘s romantic drama Chennai Love Story has shown a superb jump at the box office on its Day 2, registering higher collections than the opening day and setting up an impressive first weekend.
Day 2 Box Office Collections
The film’s 2-day box office performance across all markets has been strong:
| Collection Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-India Tracked Gross (2 Days) | ₹10.33 Cr |
| All-India Actuals (2 Days) | ₹12 Cr (approx.) |
| Worldwide Gross (2 Days) | ₹16 Cr |
Including overseas collections, the worldwide 2-day gross stands at around ₹16 crore, marking a solid start for the romantic drama.
After a promising first day, Chennai Love Story held extraordinarily well on Day 2, with the collections reported to be higher than Day 1 — a positive sign of strong word-of-mouth driving repeat viewership and fresh footfalls.
Record Advance Bookings for Day 3
Today’s domestic advance bookings are the highest for the film so far, setting it up for its best day at the box office. The strong pre-sales indicate sustained momentum as the film heads into its crucial first weekend.
What’s Working for the Film
The performances of Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya, the emotional core of the narrative, and Mani Sharma‘s music have struck a chord with audiences, who are storming towards theatres to watch this intense romantic drama.
The film follows Nivi (Sri Gouri Priya), a young woman carrying scars from a past incident, who meets Steven Sankar (Kiran Abbavaram), an orphan chasing his dream. Their journey forms the heart of this emotional love story.
About the Film
Directed by Ravi Namburii, Chennai Love Story released in theatres on July 24, 2026.