F3 Box Office Collection: In the world of Indian cinema, where box office collections often serve as a yardstick for a film’s success, “F3: Fun & Frustration” has emerged as a blockbuster sensation. This article delves into the film’s remarkable journey, from its inception to its astounding box office numbers. We will break down the movie’s collection day by day, analyze its budget, pre-release business, and screen count, and ultimately determine whether it was a hit, average, or a flop in terms of economics.
F3 Box Office Collections – A Phenomenal Run
Total Worldwide Collection
F3: Fun & Frustration, directed by Anil Ravipudi, took the global box office by storm. With a lifetime box office collection of 135.2 Crore in gross earnings and an impressive 60.11 Crore in distributor share worldwide, the film proved to be a massive success. Let’s break down its day-wise collection to get a closer look at its journey.
F3 Box Office Collections Day-Wise
Day 1:
- Total Worldwide: 30.7 Crore gross
- Andhra/ Telangana: 17 Crore gross
- Karnataka: 1.7 Crore gross
- USA+Overseas: 12 Crore gross
Day 2:
- Total Worldwide: 16.5 Crore gross
- Andhra/ Telangana: 13.25 Crore gross
- Distributor Share in Andhra/ Telangana: 8.35 Crore
- Karnataka: 1.7 Crore gross
- USA+Overseas: 12 Crore gross
Day 3:
- Total Worldwide: 17.25 Crore gross
Day 4:
- Total Worldwide: 8.4 Crore gross
- Distributor Share: 5.25 Crore in Andhra/ Telangana
Day 5:
- Total Worldwide: 6.3 Crore gross
Day 6:
- Total Worldwide: 4.35 Crore gross
Day 7:
- Total Worldwide: 3.15 Crore gross
Day 8:
- Total Worldwide: 1.4 Crore gross
Day 9:
- Total Worldwide: 1.78 Crore gross
Day 10:
- Total Worldwide: 2.84 Crore gross
Day 11:
- Total Worldwide: 1 Crore gross
Day 12:
- Total Worldwide: 0.55 Crore gross
Day 13:
- Total Worldwide: 0.4 Crore gross
Day 14:
- Total Worldwide: 0.34 Crore gross
Day 15:
- Total Worldwide: 0.22 Crore gross
Day 16:
- Total Worldwide: 0.35 Crore gross
Day 17:
- Total Worldwide: 1 Crore gross
Day 18:
- Total Worldwide: 0.37 Crore gross
Day 19:
- Total Worldwide: 0.35 Crore gross
Day 20 to Day 26:
- Total Worldwide: 2.28 Crore gross
Day 27 to End of Run:
- Total Worldwide: 0.67 Crore gross
The film’s box office journey is indeed fascinating, with a strong start and steady collections throughout its run.
Box Office Records
Top Opening Day Telugu Movies Worldwide
In terms of opening day collections, F3: Fun & Frustration has secured its place among the top Telugu movies worldwide at the box office. Let’s take a look at the rankings:
- RRR: 223 Crore gross (Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam & Kannada)
- Baahubali 2: 214 Crore gross (Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam & Kannada)
- KGF 2: 164.5 Crore gross (Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam & Kannada)
- Saaho: 125.7 Crore gross (Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam & Kannada)
- Baahubali: 73 Crore gross (Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam & Kannada)
- Sarileru Neekevvaru: 70.01 Crore gross (No Dub Release)
- Radhe Shyam: 68 Crore gross (Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam & Kannada)
- Pushpa: 62.6 Crore gross (Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam & Kannada)
- Agnyaathavaasi: 60.5 Crore (No Dub Release)
- Aravindha Sametha: Around 58 Crore (No Dub Release)
F3: Fun & Frustration proudly stands at number 6 on this prestigious list, a testament to its massive appeal.
Budget and Pre-Release Business
Budget
F3: Fun & Frustration was made on a lavish budget of 70 Crores, a significant step up from its predecessor, F2, which had a budget of 30 Crores. The increased budget reflects the producers’ confidence in the film’s potential.
Pre-Release Business
The pre-release business of a film often sets the tone for its commercial success. F3: Fun & Frustration secured a substantial pre-release business across various territories. Here’s a breakdown:
Andhra Pradesh-Telangana Total: 62.1 Crore
- Nizam: 22.5 Crore
- Ceeded: 9.9 Crore
- UA: 7 Crore
- East: 5.1 Crore
- West: 4.5 Crore
- Guntur: 5.4 Crore
- Krishna: 4.50 Crore
- Nellore: 2.4 Crore
Karnataka: 3.6 Crore
Rest Of India: 1.3 Crore
Overseas: 5.5 Crore
Prints & Advertising: 3.5 Crore
Total Worldwide Pre-Release Business: 76 Crore
This impressive pre-release business set high expectations for the film, and it did not disappoint.
Screen Count
F3: Fun & Frustration enjoyed a wide release across the globe, occupying approximately 1370 screens worldwide. The distribution of screens was as follows:
- Nizam: 270 screens
- Ceeded: 170 screens
- Andhra: 340 screens
- Karnataka + Rest Of India: 110 screens
- Overseas: 480 screens
This extensive screen presence played a pivotal role in the film’s success.
Hit or Flop – The Economics
Criteria for Success
To determine the economic success of
F3: Fun & Frustration, we need to consider its distributor share. Here are the criteria:
- Hit: The film should gross 76 Crores distributor share worldwide, which would require a worldwide gross of almost 150 Crores.
- Average: Crossing 60 Crores distributor share would classify the film as “Average.”
- Flop: If the film has less than 60 Crores distributor share, it would be considered a “Flop.”
- Disaster: If the film has less than 50 Crores distributor share, it would be categorized as a “Disaster.”
Based on these criteria, F3: Fun & Frustration can proudly be called a “Hit” in terms of its economics, surpassing the 76 Crores distributor share mark and proving its mettle in the box office battleground.
Conclusion
F3: Fun & Frustration‘s journey from its budget and pre-release business to its impressive box office collections and screen count is a testament to its resounding success. It has firmly established itself as one of the top Telugu films in terms of opening day collections and has secured a place among the box office giants. With a lavish budget, strong pre-release business, and a remarkable worldwide gross, it has all the ingredients of a blockbuster hit. The film’s success story is a shining example of how a well-crafted entertainer can conquer the hearts of audiences worldwide and leave a lasting mark in the annals of Indian cinema.
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