Hey Balwanth starring Suhas released this Friday and opened to mixed responses from audiences. While some appreciated the comedy portions, overall talk has remained average. Despite the mixed reviews, the film has shown a decent upward trend at the box office on its second day.
Premiere and Day 1 Collections in India
The team held paid premieres on Thursday night in limited screens, collecting around ₹10 lakh gross.
On its official opening day (Friday), the All India tracked gross stood at ₹1.08 crore.
Area-wise breakdown for Day 1:
- Andhra Pradesh: ₹49 lakh
- Telangana: ₹46 lakh
- Rest of India (ROI): ₹13 lakh
The opening was moderate for this small-budget Telugu comedy.
Day 2 Shows 20% Jump at Box Office
On Saturday (Day 2), Hey Balwanth registered noticeable growth at ticket counters.
The All India tracked gross for Day 2 is ₹1.31 crore.
| Region | Day 1 | Day 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Telangana | ₹46 lakh | ₹60 lakh |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹49 lakh | ₹51 lakh |
| Rest of India | ₹13 lakh | ₹20 lakh |
| Total | ₹1.08 Cr | ₹1.31 Cr |
This marks a jump of over 20% compared to the opening day — a positive sign for the Suhas starrer.
Two-Day Worldwide Gross Reaches ₹4 Crore
After two days, the total All India tracked gross stands at ₹2.5 crore.
Overseas collections are estimated to be around ₹1.4 crore, bringing the total worldwide gross for two days to approximately ₹4 crore.
Sunday Crucial for Momentum
Now, all eyes are on Sunday. Being a holiday, it needs to emerge as the biggest day for Hey Balwanth. A strong Sunday number will help the film stabilize and build momentum going into the weekdays.
The film’s performance in the coming days will determine whether it can achieve breakeven at the box office.
