# Krishnavataram Part 1 Hridayam Box Office: The Lord Krishna Epic That Bollywood Didn’t See Coming

URL: https://technosports.co.in/krishnavataram-part-1-hridayam/  
Published: 2026-05-11  
Updated: 2026-05-11  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Bollywood’s mythological universe is quietly expanding — and **Krishnavataram Part 1: Hridayam** is the newest film trying to stake its claim. The Siddharth Gupta-starrer opened modestly but is showing exactly the kind of weekend growth that keeps box office analysts watching closely

### Krishnavataram Part 1: Day-wise Box Office Collection

| Day | Collection (Nett) |
| --- | --- |
| Previews | ₹40 Lakh |
| Day 1 (Friday) | ₹1.00 Cr |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | ₹2.25 Cr |
| **Total (2 Days)** | **₹3.65 Cr** |

### What the Numbers Are Really Saying

The film recorded a significant 125% growth on Day 2, collecting ₹2.25 crore, though the overall numbers still appear modest. That kind of Saturday surge is the lifeblood of a mythological film — audiences often wait for word-of-mouth before committing to a big-screen divine experience.

![Krishnavataram](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/srsisis-1024x576.webp)

The film stars Siddharth Gupta, Sanskruti Jayana, and Sushmitha Bhat in the lead roles, and is directed by Hardik Gajjar. It is being praised for its cinematography, song sequences, and performances — all crucial ingredients for a mythological epic to connect emotionally with audiences.

The story draws from the life of [Lord Krishna](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishna), one of the most beloved deities in Hindu mythology, giving the film an enormous built-in audience waiting to be tapped.

### Can It Follow Mahavatar Narsimha’s Footsteps?

Last year’s mythological animated film *Mahavatar Narsimha* opened at ₹1.30 crore nett on Day 1, surged 150% on Day 2 to ₹3.3 crore, crossed ₹6 crore on Sunday, and ultimately netted around ₹170 crore in Hindi. Krishnavataram is being measured against that exact trajectory.

The film is the first part of an ambitious trilogy reimagining the life of Lord Krishna, with the debut chapter focusing on the emotional arc of leaving Vrindavan.

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### The Make-or-Break Moment

The Sunday collection is critical. Sunday advances are pointing toward another solid jump, and the film now needs a strong Day 3 followed by a Monday hold close to Saturday numbers to sustain momentum. If it can hit ₹6 crore+ for the weekend, the trilogy ambitions become far more credible. [pinkvilla](https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/krishnavataram-part-1-hridayam-box-office-collections-siddharth-gupta-starrer-records-big-surge-on-day-2-targets-rs-6-crore-plus-weekend-1402933)

### FAQs

### **Q: What is the total box office collection of Krishnavataram Part 1 Hridayam so far?**

The film has collected ₹3.65 crore nett in India including paid previews, after just two days of release.

### **Q: Is Krishnavataram Part 1 Hridayam a trilogy?**

Yes, it is the first of three planned films reimagining the complete life of Lord Krishna, with this chapter centred on the Vrindavan years.