Telugu films “Biker” and “Raakaasa” hit the theaters together and started a close competition. Although the two films belong to different genres, they have managed to attract the audience in their own way. ‘Biker’ is an action-packed film that tells the story of a brave pilot whose life changes after being caught in a dangerous mission. On the other hand, ‘Raakaasa’ is a dark action thriller that revolves around a mysterious and powerful villain whose actions create chaos and fear. The different plots have helped both films to find their audience in the theatres.
‘Biker’ sees a mid-week ride
According to Sacnilk, on Day 6 (First Wednesday), ‘Biker’ collected Rs 1.05 Cr from 1,617 shows in India. The film earlier earned 1.11 Cr on Day 4 (Monday) and 1.09 Cr on Day 5 (Tuesday), holding steady on weekdays. With the latest numbers, the film’s India net collection has reached 10.66 Cr, while its India gross stands at 12.38 Cr so far. Overseas markets have added 2.50 Cr, taking the film’s worldwide gross to 14.88 Cr after six days.
‘Raakaasa’ is all over the world
Meanwhile, Raakaasa saw a slight decline on Day 6 and collected Rs 0.85 Cr across India. Earlier, the film earned 1.12 Cr on Day 4 (Monday) and 1.06 Cr on Day 5 (Tuesday) before slowing down midweek. Despite the drop, the film’s India net collection has reached 11.03 Cr, while its India gross stands at 12.71 Cr. Overseas collections continue to be stronger with 3.30 Cr, pushing the film’s total worldwide gross to 16.01 Cr, which keeps it ahead of ‘Biker’ in the global race.
‘Raakaasa’ vs ‘Biker’
‘Raakaasa’ has garnered decent reviews for its entertaining blend of comedy, fantasy and suspense. Starring Sangeeth Sobhan in the lead, the film features Nayan Sarika, Tanikella Bharani, Brahmaji and Ashish Vidyarthi in important roles.On the other hand, ‘Biker’ stars Sharwanand in the lead role. Directed by Abhilash Reddy, the film’s cast also includes Rajasekhar, Malavika Nair, Brahmaji and Atul Kulkarni. The film is garnering attention for its intense bike racing and chase sequences.DISCLAIMER: Box office numbers and data in this article have been collected from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly stated, providing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals are subject to change as official studio figures are updated or additional international market reports are finalized. We provide this data for informational and entertainment purposes only.