Epic Box Office Collection Day 2: Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya’s Telugu film Epic is off to a good start at the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana box office. The movie has generated positive initial interest and recorded a reported ₹3.55 crore worldwide gross on Day 1, including its overseas contribution.
The film had also held paid previews on Thursday, collecting approximately ₹0.45 crore gross before its official Friday opening.
According to the supplied box-office figures, Epic has collected ₹6 crore worldwide gross in two days, making it one of the notable Telugu openings among the mid-range releases of 2026.
Epic Box Office Collection Day 2
On Day 2, Epic recorded:
Worldwide Gross: ₹2.45 crore
After collecting ₹3.55 crore worldwide on its opening day, the film added another ₹2.45 crore on Day 2.
Epic Total Box Office Collection
After two days, the reported worldwide collection stands at:
₹6 crore gross worldwide
This total includes the reported theatrical performance across India and overseas markets.
Epic Box Office Collection Day 1
Epic opened with a reported ₹3.55 crore worldwide gross on Friday.
The Day 1 breakup supplied is:
| Market | Day 1 Collection |
|---|---|
| All India Gross | ₹2.50 Cr |
| Overseas Gross | ₹1.05 Cr |
| Worldwide Gross | ₹3.55 Cr |
| Paid Previews – Thursday | ₹0.45 Cr |
The film’s opening in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana was described as a good start, while its overseas contribution also provided a meaningful portion of the worldwide opening.
Epic Paid Previews Collection
Before the official Friday release, Epic had paid previews on Thursday.
The paid previews reportedly collected:
₹0.45 crore gross
This gave the movie an additional theatrical start before its official Day 1.
Epic Box Office Collection Daywise
Here is the reported daywise box-office performance of Epic:
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| Paid Previews – Thursday | ₹0.45 Cr Gross |
| Day 1 – Friday | ₹3.55 Cr Worldwide Gross |
| Day 2 – Saturday | ₹2.45 Cr Worldwide Gross |
| Total Till Day 2 | ₹6 Cr Worldwide Gross |
The supplied Day 1 figure of ₹3.55 crore worldwide comprises ₹2.5 crore from India and ₹1.05 crore from overseas.
Epic vs Gam Gam Ganesha Box Office Opening
Epic also marks another theatrical release for Anand Deverakonda following Gam Gam Ganesha.
According to the supplied figures, Gam Gam Ganesha opened at approximately:
₹1.45 crore gross worldwide in 2024
In comparison, Epic has opened at:
₹3.55 crore worldwide gross
This means Epic has recorded a substantially stronger reported opening than Anand Deverakonda’s previous Gam Gam Ganesha.
Top Opening Day 2026 Telugu Movies Worldwide
According to the supplied ranking, Epic is positioned among the mid-range Telugu openers of 2026.
| Rank | Movie | Opening Day Worldwide |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peddi | ₹115 Cr |
| 2 | The Raja Saab | ₹95 Cr |
| 3 | Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu | ₹70 Cr |
| 4 | Ustaad Bhagat Singh | ₹52.8 Cr |
| 5 | Irumudi | ₹25.55 Cr |
| 6 | Anaganaga Oka Raju | ₹14.8 Cr |
| 7 | Dacoit: A Love Story | ₹13.75 Cr |
| 8 | Lenin | ₹13.1 Cr |
| 9 | Maa Inti Bangaaram | ₹12 Cr |
| 10 | Chennai Love Story | ₹8.4 Cr |
| 11 | Korean Kanakaraju | ₹7.8 Cr |
| 12 | Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignyapthi | ₹5 Cr |
| 13 | Nari Nari Naduma Murari | ₹5 Cr |
| 14 | Nagabandham – The Secret Treasure | ₹4.75 Cr |
| 15 | Funky | ₹4.5 Cr |
| 16 | Raakaasa | ₹4 Cr |
| 17 | Epic | ₹3–4 Cr |
| 18 | Rao Bahadur | ₹3.6 Cr |
| 19 | Epic | ₹3.5 Cr |
| 20 | Vishnu Vinyasam | ₹3.3 Cr |
| 21 | Romanchakam | ₹2.65 Cr |
| 22 | Hey Balwanth | ₹2.15 Cr |
| 23 | Couple Friendly | ₹1.75 Cr |
| 24 | Mrithyunjay | ₹1.6 Cr |
| 25 | Jetlee | ₹1.5 Cr |
| 26 | Godari Gattupaina | ₹1 Cr |
Note: The supplied ranking contains Epic twice, once as an estimated ₹3–4 crore entry and again at ₹3.5 crore. Since the detailed Day 1 figure is ₹3.55 crore worldwide, this article uses ₹3.55 crore as the reported Day 1 collection and does not attempt to independently reorder the supplied ranking.
Epic Budget
Epic has reportedly been made on a production budget of:
₹22 crore
The stated budget is inclusive of all promotion costs.
This places the movie in the moderate-budget category, meaning its theatrical performance over the coming days will be important for determining its final profitability.
Epic Pre-Release Business
The reported total pre-release business of Epic is:
₹11 crore
The supplied market-wise breakup is:
| Territory | Pre-Release Business |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh / Telangana | ₹7.5 Cr |
| Rest of India + Overseas | ₹3.5 Cr |
| Total | ₹11 Cr |
The Andhra Pradesh and Telangana market accounts for the largest share of the reported pre-release business.
Epic Hit or Flop Economics
According to the supplied economics, Epic needs to achieve:
- ₹12 crore worldwide to be called a Hit
- ₹6 crore distributor share as the corresponding hit benchmark
With the film reportedly reaching ₹6 crore worldwide gross by Day 2, it has made a strong start toward its stated theatrical target.
However, gross collection and distributor share are different measurements, so the reported worldwide gross should not be directly equated with the distributor-share benchmark.
Epic Screens
Epic has been released across approximately:
900 screens worldwide
The reported screen distribution is:
| Territory | Screens |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh / Telangana | 550 |
| Karnataka + Tamil Nadu + Rest of India + Overseas | 350 |
| Total | 900 |
The Andhra Pradesh and Telangana market therefore accounts for the majority of the film’s reported screen count.
Epic Shows
The movie reportedly opened with:
1,200 shows across 1,000 theatres in India
This theatrical footprint gives Epic a reasonable opportunity to grow through audience word of mouth, particularly in its primary Telugu-speaking markets.
Epic Opening Occupancy
According to the supplied figures, Epic opened with approximately:
20% occupancy
The opening occupancy indicates that the film had room for growth if audience response strengthened over the first weekend.
Saturday’s ₹2.45 crore worldwide collection represents a significant part of the film’s early theatrical performance after its ₹3.55 crore opening.
Epic Day 2 Collection: What to Expect Next
The first weekend will be an important phase for Epic.
With:
- ₹3.55 crore worldwide on Day 1
- ₹2.45 crore worldwide on Day 2
- ₹6 crore worldwide total reported so far
- ₹22 crore reported budget
- ₹12 crore stated Hit benchmark
the movie needs to maintain reasonable collections through Sunday and the following weekdays.
A strong Sunday could substantially improve the first-week total and bring the film closer to its stated theatrical target.
Epic Box Office Collection – Quick Summary
| Detail | Reported Figure |
|---|---|
| Movie | Epic |
| Language | Telugu |
| Lead Actors | Anand Deverakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya |
| Paid Previews | ₹0.45 Cr |
| Day 1 Worldwide | ₹3.55 Cr |
| Day 1 India | ₹2.50 Cr |
| Day 1 Overseas | ₹1.05 Cr |
| Day 2 Worldwide | ₹2.45 Cr |
| Total Worldwide | ₹6 Cr |
| Budget | ₹22 Cr |
| Pre-Release Business | ₹11 Cr |
| Hit Benchmark | ₹12 Cr Worldwide |
| Distributor Share Benchmark | ₹6 Cr |
| Worldwide Screens | Approx. 900 |
| India Shows | 1,200 |
| India Theatres | 1,000 |
| Opening Occupancy | 20% |
Final Verdict
Epic has made a good initial start at the Telugu box office according to the supplied figures.
The Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya starrer collected ₹3.55 crore worldwide on Day 1 and another ₹2.45 crore on Day 2, taking its reported worldwide total to ₹6 crore.
The movie has also opened considerably better than Anand Deverakonda’s previous Gam Gam Ganesha, which reportedly opened at ₹1.45 crore worldwide.
With a reported ₹22 crore all-inclusive budget and a stated ₹12 crore worldwide Hit benchmark, the film has made meaningful early progress toward its target. The coming weekend and weekday hold will determine whether it can convert its promising opening into a successful theatrical run.
Epic Box Office Verdict: Early Days / Performance To Be Determined
Disclaimer
All box-office collections, budget figures, pre-release business, screen counts, show counts, occupancy figures and rankings in this article are based on the figures supplied for this report. Trade and producer figures can vary because of reporting methodologies, revisions and market-wise accounting. The figures should therefore be treated as reported estimates and not independently audited numbers.