The Paradise continues to dominate the Telugu States box office on October 3, retaining the No. 1 position despite competition from new releases. The Nani starrer maintained its strong run in its second week, while the Hindi version of Drishyam 3 also put up impressive numbers across the region.
October 3 Box Office Performance
| Film | Status | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| The Paradise | No. 1 | Continues to dominate |
| Drishyam 3 (Hindi) | Strong | Impressive numbers |
| Thella Kaagitam | Surprise hit | Beat bigger releases |
| Sigma | Declining | Day 2 drop |
| Don’t Trouble the Trouble | Struggling | Less than ₹1 Cr Day 2 |
Thella Kaagitam Emerges as Surprise Winner
The biggest surprise of October 3 came from the small-budget film Thella Kaagitam. Despite its limited scale, the film registered higher collections than both Fahadh Faasil’s Don’t Trouble the Trouble and Sundeep Kishan’s Sigma, emerging as the standout performer among new Telugu releases.
The unexpected performance proves that content and word-of-mouth can triumph over star power and bigger budgets.
Sigma’s Day 2 Drop Raises Concerns
Sigma witnessed a concerning drop on Day 2 after making a decent start on its opening day. The decline is worrying for the Sundeep Kishan starrer, especially since the film needed strong weekend growth to establish a solid theatrical run.
Sunday will be crucial for Sigma. A significant jump is necessary to improve the film’s box office prospects and momentum heading into the weekdays.
Don’t Trouble the Trouble Struggles
Fahadh Faasil’s Don’t Trouble the Trouble struggled to gain momentum in the Telugu States. The film collected less than ₹1 crore gross on Day 2, a disappointing trend considering the expectations surrounding the Malayalam star’s release.
With the weekend underway, the film needs a significant boost in collections to make up for the slow start and establish a foothold in the Telugu market.
Overall, The Paradise continues to lead the Telugu States box office on October 3 despite new competition, while Thella Kaagitam has emerged as the surprise package of the week.
