'Thankamani' box office collection: Dileep starrer opens to moderate response, earns Rs 53 lakhs on day 1

The much-awaited Dileep starrer, 'Thankamani,' hit theaters with high expectations, but the opening day box office collection fell short of projections, with the film managing to secure only Rs 53 lakhs.

Despite considerable anticipation, 'Thankamani' struggled to draw audiences to theaters on its opening day. The Sacnilk website reported that the film earned an estimated Rs 53 lakhs in India net on day 1, with early estimates for day 2 suggesting a modest Rs 1 lakh.

Directed by Ratheesh Reghunandan, 'Thankamani' made its big-screen debut on March 7, receiving a mixed response from audiences. While Dileep's performance was hailed as magnificent, the film faced criticism for outdated execution style and mediocre direction.

Starring Dileep in the lead role, 'Thankamani' unfolds the narrative around a real incident that occurred in October 1986. The storyline revolves around a dispute between students of Thankamani village and a private bus owner over service to the area, which lacked proper roads.

Despite the lukewarm response at the box office, Dileep's commendable performance remains a highlight of 'Thankamani.' As the film navigates its journey through theaters, it will be interesting to see how audience reactions and word-of-mouth impact its overall performance in the coming days, especially response from the family audiences during the weekend.