After the success of Baby, Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya have reunited for another romantic drama, Epic. The film has attracted attention not only because of the popular pairing but also because it marks the silver-screen debut of #90s fame Aditya Haasan as a director.
Interestingly, Epic is also set in the same fictional world as the web series #90s, giving fans another reason to be curious about the project.
Epic Opens With Paid Premieres
Epic began its theatrical journey with paid premieres on Thursday night. However, the initial response was not as strong as the team had hoped. The film received below-par reviews from audiences and critics, with the second half reportedly drawing more criticism.
Despite the mixed word of mouth, the movie managed to register a decent start in the domestic market, with the Nizam region emerging as the major contributor to its opening numbers.
Day One Collections
According to trade reports, Epic collected approximately Rs. 3.5 crore gross worldwide on its opening day, including the revenue generated through the paid premieres.
While the film has managed to get a theatrical opening, the figure is considered below the expectations surrounding the project. Given the combination of the lead pair’s previous success and the anticipation around Aditya Haasan’s directorial debut, stronger numbers were expected from the first day.
The initial collections indicate that the film will need substantial support from audiences over the weekend to improve its box-office position.
Weekend Holds the Key
The coming weekend will be crucial for Epic. Since the opening response has been mixed, the film needs to show noticeable growth on Saturday and Sunday to strengthen its theatrical run.
A positive turnaround in collections could help the movie recover lost ground, particularly if word of mouth improves among family and younger audiences. However, if the film continues to witness weak occupancy after the opening day, reaching the breakeven point could become challenging.
The film’s performance in key Telugu-speaking territories will therefore be closely watched over the next few days.
Anand and Vaishnavi Reunite After Baby
The reunion of Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya has been one of the major talking points surrounding Epic. Their previous collaboration, Baby, became a notable success and generated considerable buzz for both actors.
Epic attempts to explore another romantic storyline while bringing a different backdrop and narrative approach. Whether the pair can recreate their earlier box-office magic will depend largely on the audience response during the crucial weekend.
Aditya Haasan Makes His Theatrical Debut
The film marks the theatrical directorial debut of Aditya Haasan, who gained recognition with the web series #90s. His connection with the series also extends to Epic, as the film is set in the same world.
The director’s transition from the digital space to the big screen has been one of the film’s key attractions. However, the mixed response to Epic means the project now needs stronger audience support to make a mark at the box office.
Sithara Entertainments Backs the Film
Epic is produced by Naga Vamsi under Sithara Entertainments. With a recognised production house, a popular lead pair and a director making his theatrical debut, expectations were naturally high for the romantic drama.
For now, the film has opened to Rs. 3.5 crore gross worldwide, which is below expectations. The next two days will be crucial in determining whether Epic can gain momentum and move closer to its breakeven target.
