Kaantha box office collections day 6: Dulquer Salmaan’s film sees huge drop in numbers, earns Rs…

The Tamil film Kaantha, starring Dulquer Salmaan, made an impressive start at the box office, drawing significant attention upon its release. However, the film has seen a gradual slowdown in earnings, with collections showing a notable dip on Day 6.

How much did Kaantha earn?

As per reports by Sacnilk, on Wednesday, Kaantha earned Rs 1.60 crore, marking a decline from Tuesday’s Rs 1.85 crore. This drop follows a more substantial 60% fall from Monday’s collections. While the numbers have slowed, the film has still managed to surpass the Rs 19 crore mark in worldwide box office collections, which is a decent achievement for a regional film.

Despite the drop in earnings, Kaantha is showing a relatively stable hold during the mid-week period. The film’s occupancy rates indicate that it continues to pull in viewers, albeit at a slower pace. The slight dip in collections could be attributed to a combination of factors, including stiff competition from other films, audience fatigue, and the natural post-weekend slump that most films experience.

The occupancy rate

In Tamil Nadu, Kaantha registered an overall occupancy of 14.69% on Wednesday, with the morning shows starting modestly at 11.55%. The afternoon shows saw a slight improvement, reaching 17.47%, before dipping to 13.28% in the evening. However, the film rebounded strongly with 16.45% occupancy during the night shows, which suggests that there is still some solid interest in the film despite the overall slowdown in numbers.

More about Kaantha

Kaantha, the 2025 Tamil‑language period mystery drama, is directed by debutant Selvamani Selvaraj and stars Dulquer Salmaan as T K Mahadevan, a 1950s cinema superstar caught in an ego clash with mentor Ayya (Samuthirakani). Set in Madras, the story spirals from a creative dispute over a film title into a murder investigation, blending meta‑cinema with a whodunit. Bhagyashri Borse shines as aspiring actress Raja Kumari, while Rana Daggubati makes a brief but impactful appearance as the probing inspector.

Story Highlights

1. Dulquer Salmaan plays T K Mahadevan, a 1950s Tamil cinema superstar tangled in an ego clash with mentor Ayya (Samuthirakani).
2. The plot twists from a dispute over a film title into a murder investigation, mixing meta‑cinema with a whodunit.
3. Bhagyashri Borse shines as aspiring actress Raja Kumari; Rana Daggubati makes a brief impactful turn as the inspector.
4. Directed by debutant Selvamani Selvaraj, the film balances rich period visuals with uneven pacing and mixed script depth.

Despite a strong opening weekend, Kaantha has faced a gradual slowdown, with Day 6 collections slipping to Rs 1.60 crore from Rs 1.85 crore on Tuesday, reflecting a typical post‑weekend dip. It still managed to cross Rs 19 crore worldwide, showing decent resilience for a regional release.