'Mookuthi Amman 2' BO: Nayanthara's film fails to challenge 'Scene'

'Mookuthi Amman 2' box office collection day 8.

Nayanthara's 'Mookuthi Amman 2' is facing a challenging theatrical run, with its box office collections witnessing a sharp decline during the second week. The devotional thriller earned Rs 41 lakh net in India on its eighth day, taking its domestic net collection to Rs 18.34 cr.

Its India gross earnings have reached Rs 21.18 cr. The film is also struggling to match the performance of Suriya's 'Scene', which continues to maintain a stronger position at the box office with more than Rs 200 crores worldwide collections.According to Sacnilk, the movie recorded 717 shows across India on Friday, November 13. Its average collection per screening stood at Rs 5,718. The latest day's earnings registered a 45.3% drop from Thursday's Rs 75 lakh.

Compared to its opening Friday collection of Rs 1.88 cr, the film witnessed a decline of 78.2%.The Nayanthara starrer began its theatrical journey with Rs 1.88 cr net on November 6. Collections improved to Rs 2.45 cr on Saturday before witnessing a significant jump to Rs 4.60 cr on Sunday. The film registered its biggest single-day collection on Monday, earning Rs 5.15 cr.However, the upward trend did not continue. Tuesday brought in Rs 2.10 cr, followed by Rs 1 cr on Wednesday.

Thursday's earnings further declined to Rs 75 lakh. The second Friday performance added only Rs 41 lakh to the domestic tally.During its first seven days, the film accumulated Rs 17.93 cr net and Rs 20.72 cr gross. Its eighth-day earnings took the overall domestic figures to Rs 18.34 cr net and Rs 21.18 cr gross. The movie has recorded 12,902 shows across the country so far.

Tamil version contributes over 94% of domestic earnings

The Tamil version remains the biggest contributor to the film's box office performance.

It has generated Rs 17.26 cr net, accounting for 94.1% of the total domestic earnings. The Telugu version has added Rs 1.08 cr, representing the remaining 5.9%.The Tamil 2D version recorded 24.38% overall occupancy on Friday. Morning screenings registered 7%, while afternoon shows reported 21.64%. Evening occupancy stood at 23.09%, followed by 31.27% during night screenings.

Nayanthara's film struggles against Suriya's 'Scene'

'Mookuthi Amman 2' is finding it difficult to maintain its position in the theatrical market, particularly with Suriya's 'Scene' performing better.

The contrast between the two releases has become more noticeable during their ongoing box office runs. Also the reviews coming in for the Nayanthara starrer are mixed as well.

ETimes gives 'Mookuthi Amman 2' 2 stars

ETimes rated the Nayanthara starrer 2 stars out of 5. The review appreciated the actress's screen presence and her portrayal of the goddess. It also acknowledged Regena's efforts, although it raised concerns about the styling of her character.The review read, "Nayanthara's screen presence works in the film's favour. She has an otherworldly quality about her that sits perfectly well with the character of a goddess. Though Regena’s styling feels completely at odds with the period her character belongs to, the actress gives her all to her role.

For a film that has so much happening on screen, Mookuthi Amman 2 is a tedious watch that mistakes scale for entertainment.

The film seems to believe that the more characters, conflicts, supernatural elements and comedy it packs in, the more entertaining it will be. Unfortunately, with its weak screenplay, misplaced comedy and poorly executed visual effects, Mookuthi Amman 2 struggles to make its fantasy world come alive.

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