# Krishnavataram Part 1: Hridayam Crosses ₹10 Crore — Can This Newcomer-Led Mythological Drama Survive Week 2?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/krishnavataram-part-1-hridayam-crosses/  
Published: 2026-05-14  
Updated: 2026-05-14  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The Siddharth Gupta-starrer *Krishnavataram Part 1: Hridayam* is holding its ground at the Indian box office, crossing the ₹10 crore mark after six days of theatrical release. While not a runaway hit, the live-action mythological drama is maintaining a steady enough run — but week two will be make or break.

### Krishnavataram : Day-by-Day Box Office Breakdown

| Day | Net Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Previews | ₹0.40 cr |
| Friday (Day 1) | ₹1.05 cr |
| Saturday (Day 2) | ₹2.15 cr |
| Sunday (Day 3) | ₹3.20 cr |
| Monday (Day 4) | ₹1.05 cr |
| Tuesday (Day 5) | ₹1.55 cr (est.) |
| Wednesday (Day 6) | ₹1.15 cr (est.) |
| **Total** | **₹10.55 cr** |

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### What’s Working — And What Isn’t

The film’s weekend numbers tell a solid story, with Sunday’s ₹3.20 crore collection proving that audiences are open to mythological content on the big screen. However, the weekday dip reveals a challenge familiar to films in this genre — it’s not yet generating the word-of-mouth needed to sustain momentum.

The film is projected to close its first week around ₹11.50 crore. For a production featuring a largely newcomer cast, that’s a respectable outing — though analysts note it falls short of what the budget demands.

### The Mythological Film Landscape in India

India has a rich tradition of [mythology-based storytelling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu_mythology), and *Krishnavataram* is betting big on that legacy. The comparison to last year’s animated blockbuster *Mahavatar Narsimha* — which went on to collect over ₹170 crore nett in Hindi — is inevitable, but the two are very different beasts. Live-action mythological films are notoriously hard to predict, as *Laalo: Krishna Sada Sahayate* proved last year, emerging as a sleeper hit after a slow start.

For more on how Indian mythological films have performed at the box office historically, check out our [Bollywood Box Office Tracker](https://www.technosports.co.in) and our [2026 films to watch list](https://www.technosports.co.in) right here on TechnoSports.

### What Needs to Happen in Week 2

The film urgently needs a strong second-weekend jump — ideally driven by family audiences and devotional viewing communities. A bump to ₹2+ crore on the second Saturday and Sunday could put it on track for a respectable ₹18–20 crore total. Without that, it risks a quiet exit.

### FAQs

### **Q: Who stars in *Krishnavataram Part 1: Hridayam*?**

The film features Siddharth Gupta in the lead role, alongside a largely newcomer cast in this mythological fantasy drama.

### **Q: What is the total box office collection of *Krishnavataram* so far?**

 As of Day 6 (Wednesday, May 14, 2026), the film has collected an estimated ₹10.55 crore nett in India.