Krishnavataram Part 1: Hridayam hits Rs 17.75 crore, yet the numbers remain stagnant. Despite a bold, star-free cast, the high-budget fantasy epic is struggling to find momentum.

A flat second weekend signals weak word-of-mouth, failing to mirror the explosive growth of past hits. Can this mythological drama pull a late-run miracle?

The battle for box office survival is officially on.