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Viswanath and Sons nears Rs150 crore box‑office milestone, Rs15 crore short on Day 6
✍️ India Today
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 11:37 AM
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The film Viswanath and Sons earned approximately Rs 135 crore in six days, leaving it Rs 15 crore shy of the coveted Rs 150 crore club.
Viswanath and Sons continued its strong box‑office run, reaching an estimated cumulative gross of Rs 135 crore by the end of its sixth day in theatres. The figure places the film just Rs 15 crore short of the prestigious Rs 150 crore club, a benchmark often cited for blockbuster status in the Indian film industry.
The daily earnings have remained robust, with the film sustaining audience interest across multiple regions. Trade analysts note that maintaining this momentum could see the movie cross the Rs 150 crore threshold within the coming days, provided current footfall trends persist.
Industry observers attribute the film's performance to a combination of star power, positive word‑of‑mouth, and strategic release timing. As distributors monitor the trajectory, the upcoming weekend will be critical in determining whether Viswanath and Sons secures its place among the year’s highest‑grossing releases.
No official statement has been released by the producers regarding the exact collection figures, but the reported numbers align with data from major box‑office tracking agencies.
The film’s success adds to the growing list of recent Indian productions that have approached or entered the Rs 150 crore club, underscoring the market’s appetite for high‑budget, star‑driven cinema.
The daily earnings have remained robust, with the film sustaining audience interest across multiple regions. Trade analysts note that maintaining this momentum could see the movie cross the Rs 150 crore threshold within the coming days, provided current footfall trends persist.
Industry observers attribute the film's performance to a combination of star power, positive word‑of‑mouth, and strategic release timing. As distributors monitor the trajectory, the upcoming weekend will be critical in determining whether Viswanath and Sons secures its place among the year’s highest‑grossing releases.
No official statement has been released by the producers regarding the exact collection figures, but the reported numbers align with data from major box‑office tracking agencies.
The film’s success adds to the growing list of recent Indian productions that have approached or entered the Rs 150 crore club, underscoring the market’s appetite for high‑budget, star‑driven cinema.