UI Box Office Collection Day 3: Breaking Records With Shocking Figures!

UI Box Office Collection: The highly-awaited Kannada film UI (2024), which Upendra directed and starred in, made an auspicious start in the box office. Released on 20th December 2024, the movie got audiences mesmerized by its distinctive fictional world, intense suspense, and brilliant visuals. The article explores UI in terms of box office collections, viewership, and comparison with Viduthalai Part 2.

Day-Wise Ui Box Office Collections for UI (2024)

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Day 1: A Promising Start

UI opened with an impressive ₹6.95 crore in India net collections across all languages, including:

Kannada: ₹6.25 crore
Telugu: ₹0.65 crore
Tamil: ₹0.04 crore
Hindi: ₹0.01 crore

62.44% occupancy in the Kannada version is what has set up this film for its success, particularly in Bengaluru and Mysuru. Highpoints:

Bengaluru: 70% for morning shows, while the overall occupancy was at 67%.
Mysuru: An outstanding 83.50% occupancy for the region.
Raichur: Close to a houseful with 99.50% occupancy.

Day 2: A Steady Momentum

On its second day, UI earned an estimated ₹3.74 crore, bringing its total collection to ₹10.69 crore. The breakdown of earnings remained consistent across regions, but there was a slight dip in occupancy rates compared to its opening day. This decline can be attributed to competition from Viduthalai Part 2 and other newly released films.

Two-Day Total Collection

The cumulative box office collection for UI stands at ₹10.69 crore, reflecting its strong hold in the Kannada market.

Day	India Net Collection	Language-Wise Collection
Day 1 (Friday)	₹6.95 crore	Kannada: ₹6.25; Telugu: ₹0.65; Tamil: ₹0.04; Hindi: ₹0.01
Day 2 (Saturday)	₹3.74 crore	To be updated
Total	₹10.69 crore	–

Audience Reception: Regional Performance

Kannada Market Dominance

The best performer of UI was its Kannada version, especially in Karnataka. Cities like Bengaluru and Mysuru experienced a rise in traffic, thanks to Upendra’s great following.

Shivamogga: Noted a good 70% occupancy.
Mangaluru and Belagavi: Merely 13% and 26.50% occupancy showed by these two.

Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi Versions

Telugu Version: It performed moderately at a 31.19% occupancy rate with Hyderabad (34.50%) and Vizag (38%) as key markets.
Tamil Version: Received a lukewarm response with only 4.70% occupancy.
Hindi Version: Fared slightly better than Tamil with a 7.65% occupancy rate, indicating growing interest in regional films among Hindi-speaking audiences.

Comparison between UI and Viduthtalai Part 2

Viduthalai Part 2, which stars Vijay Sethupathi, was also released on 20th December 2024. Although much different from each other in audience target, both films have been compared on the basis of their box office figures.

Viduthalai Part 2 Performance

Budget: ₹35 crore (not even close to UI’s budget, which is ₹100 crore).
First Day Collection: ₹7 crore.
Second Day Estimated Collection: ₹0.45 crore.
Around Two Days: ₹7.45 crore.

Viduthalai Part 2 might have cost less than UI but is much closer in earning, primarily on an exciting story revolving around a police officer fighting against power and corruption. More impressive comes Viduthalai Part 2, yet fueled by the star power of Vijay Sethupathi and strong reports.

However, the main differences are:

Budget: UI is a heavy-budget visual spectacle, while Viduthalai Part 2 is a low-to-medium intense drama.

Genre Appeal: UI’s universe is imaginary; it tries to appeal to wider audiences, while the more realistic Viduthalai Part 2 is likely to be understandable by a more niche audience.

The parameters influencing box-office revenue for UI are:

Star Power of Upendra
The presence of Upendra as an actor and director has raised the expectations of the people from UI cinema. His fan base gives this extra boost to the opening day of the film in Karnataka states.
Visual Effects and Storyline

The story is about a fictional kingdom; however, different kinds of twists keep people’s interest at bay. In fact, GFX added so much to the film that it is a feast for the eyes.

Competition

Such a strong opponent is Viduthalai Part 2 , released almost simultaneous with UI. Others like Mufasa: The Lion King or Famous (a biopic on Honey Singh) have also added to the resource fragmentation.

Mixed Regional Reception

UI raked in big bucks in Karnataka; however, the same could not be said about its reception in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and the Hindi-speaking front. All these wide-ranging effects were visible in collections.

Challenges and Future Prospects

Challenges

High Cost: UI must fight hard to recoup costs from a proffered budget of ₹100,000000 in the face of stiff competition from many films.
Niche Version in Non-Kannada Zones: There are signs already that the film’s performance in Tamil Nadu and belt Hindi, would restrict earnings at the national level.

Future Prospects

Weekend Boost: With Sunday and subsequent holidays, UI has the potential to attract more viewers.
Word of Mouth: Positive audience reviews and fan support can drive footfalls in the coming days.
Foreign Market: With its incredible storyline and fine graphics, UI might draw attention to these international markets, adding to its net earnings.

Final Verdict

UI has a very promising start at the ticket window in 2024 under the stardom of Upendra and the Kannada audiences’ favor. However, this high-budget film does face major problems; the healthy competition from Viduthalai Part 2 adds to this. Yet, UI has already earned a remarkable ₹10.69 crore in just two days, showing a great start. The fate of the film will ultimately depend on cross-analysis of how it performs this weekend and in coming times.

Theatrical rushes by audiences connect the fiery duel between UI and Viduthalai Part 2. Both films have unique ways to thrill audiences, making this a memorable festive season for cinema lovers.