Dulquer Salmaan’s latest release Kaantha has wrapped up its first Monday with an India net total of Rs 15.50 crore. For a period drama catering to both Tamil and Telugu markets the film has managed a reasonably steady start. According to early estimates from Sacnilk the movie collected Rs 1.65 crore on Day 4 after closing its opening weekend with Rs 13.85 crore. The film began its journey on Friday with stable numbers. Saturday brought a noticeable jump giving the team a boost. Sunday however showed a mild decline and the Monday dip has pulled the pace into a more modest bracket. Even so Kaantha isn’t losing ground too sharply indicating that it has secured a committed audience base in key regions. How did Kaantha perform across regions? What were the Tamil Nadu occupancy trends? In Tamil Nadu Monday occupancy stood at 12.85%. Morning shows saw slower footfall as expected but the numbers improved gradually during the afternoon and evening. Night shows performed slightly better signalling that the film continues to attract a segment of the audience despite weekday competition. How did the Telugu states respond? The pattern was similar in the Telugu states. Kaantha registered 10.91% occupancy for night shows and although afternoons and evenings showed some movement the figures stayed below the weekend range. The expected weekday slowdown has clearly set in but the film is maintaining a respectable presence in urban centres. What’s clicking with the audience? Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj Kaantha showcases Dulquer Salmaan in a rugged intense role that has grabbed widespread attention. The supporting cast includes Bhagyashri Borse Rana Daggubati Samuthirakani and Bijesh Nagesh all contributing to the film’s textured world. The film’s period setting production design and atmospheric tone have been consistently praised. Many viewers have highlighted Dulquer’s transformation and the film’s layered execution style. Social media reactions echo this sentiment. One Twitter user wrote #Kaantha is my kinda film - a dialogue heavy drama showcasing an ego tussle between guru and protégé cinema within cinema old world film sets clothes vehicles and charm finally ending like a whodunit. Another review added #Kaantha The performances staging production design and music all operate at their absolute best. The team has clearly poured everything into the craft. But the screenplay choices pull down the overall impact. What lies ahead for Kaantha? With the weekday phase now setting in the film’s true test will unfold through its Monday-to-Thursday performance. A steady hold through these days will determine its long-term prospects especially as it prepares to face new releases next weekend. Highlights: • Kaantha records Rs 1.65 crore on Day 4 taking India net to Rs 15.50 crore• Tamil and Telugu regions show moderate but steady Monday occupancy• Dulquer Salmaan’s rugged performance and period detailing earn strong praise