Kanguva’s Box Office Struggle: Surya’s much-anticipated film Kanguva, made on a massive budget of ₹355 crore, has failed to perform at the box office. The film’s total earnings have not even crossed ₹70 crore, leaving the producers at a loss. Unfortunately, Kanguva joins the league of big-budget movies that tanked at the box office. Here’s a look at five such films.
1. Adipurush
Budget: ₹650–700 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹350 crore
Directed by Om Raut, Adipurush featured Prabhas as Lord Ram and generated immense pre-release buzz. However, despite its massive budget and fan expectations, the film grossed only half of its production cost, making it one of the biggest disappointments in Indian cinema.
2. Indian 2
Budget: ₹250 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹81.32 crore
The much-awaited sequel to Kamal Haasan’s Indian (1996) was released in 2024 but turned out to be a major failure. Despite being made on a grand scale, it struggled to connect with audiences and fell far short of recovering its production cost.
3. Acharya
Budget: ₹150 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹75 crore
Starring Chiranjeevi and his son Ram Charan, Acharya was expected to be a blockbuster. However, despite the father-son duo’s star power, the film failed to make an impact at the box office, ending up as a major flop.
4. Liger
Budget: ₹125 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹65 crore
With Vijay Deverakonda in the lead, Liger generated a lot of excitement before its release. However, the film failed to impress audiences, despite featuring Bollywood actress Ananya Panday opposite Vijay.
5. Radhe Shyam
Budget: ₹300 crore+
Box Office Collection: ₹40–50 crore
Prabhas and Pooja Hegde starred in this romantic drama, which was made on a colossal budget. Unfortunately, the film received lukewarm reviews and left the producers with heavy losses.
Conclusion:
The fate of these films is a stark reminder that a big budget does not guarantee success. Even the biggest stars and grand visuals can fail to resonate with audiences if the content doesn’t meet expectations. Kanguva’s performance is yet another example of how unpredictable the box office can be.