“Powder” a 2024 Kannada language youthful dark comedy film directed by Janardhan Chikkanna. The film produced by KRG Studios in collaboration with TVF Motion Pictures was made with an estimated budget of ₹6 crores due to the extensive use of VFX in its climax. Although it generated a decent buzz to its release. Here is the breakdown of the film’s box office collection over the first 6 days:
Box Office Collection (Day-wise net)
- Day 1: ₹0.15 cr
- Day 2: ₹0.22 cr
- Day 3: ₹0.27 cr
- Day 4: ₹0.08 cr
- Day 5: ₹0.04 cr
- Day 6: ₹0.03 cr
Total Box Office Collection for 6 Days: ₹0.79 cr Net And 1.05cr Gross Collection
“Powder” started off average on its opening da, earning ₹0.15 crore. The second day showed an upward trend with a collection of ₹0.22 crore followed by the third day, which earnings of ₹0.27 crore. However, after the weekend, the film’s box office numbers saw a sharp decline. The fourth day brought in only ₹0.08 crore and the downward trend continued with ₹0.04 crore on the fifth day and ₹0.03 crore on the sixth day.
The film’s initial hype was good due to its association with Janardhan Chikkanna, the director of the popular film “Gultoo.” Being his second directorial venture “Powder” had set high expectations among fans. However, mixed reviews from critics and audiences seem to have dampened its box office performance. While the quirky humor and eccentric characters found some appreciation, the film was also criticized for its lack of a strong narrative and logical flow.
Critics such as Times Now and Deccan Herald rated “Powder” 3 out of 5 stars mentioning that it has its moments of fun and madness but may not appeal to everyone. The Hindu appreciated the eccentric characters but pointed out that the storyline did not stand out. Bangalore Mirror also felt that the movie’s runtime could have been trimmed for better pacing.
Considering its budget and initial hype, “Powder” is struggling to meet box office expectations. With a total collection of ₹0.79 crore in its first six days, the film still has a long way to go to recover its production costs. The mixed reviews have likely played a significant role in this outcome, as smaller budget films like this one heavily rely on positive word-of-mouth to boost their collections.
While “Powder” may not have achieved a blockbuster status, it is a bold attempt at dark comedy within the Kannada film industry.