Mangalavaaram Box Office: Decent, But Not Outstanding

Mangalavaaram had high anticipation and strong premiere bookings, yet its day 1 box office collections turned out to be average. Although the film received decent reviews, its initial shows didn't start impressively.

However, it gained momentum during the second shows with good occupancies and even house fulls. The movie managed to collect around 2.3 Cr worldwide, while its theatrical rights are valued at 13 Cr.

To reach the break-even point, it needs to exceed the previous day's earnings. But Sunday's box office might be impacted by the ODI World Cup Final, posing a challenge for the film's performance.

Overall, the film faces a task to overcome these hurdles and meet its break-even target. Sunday's performance becomes crucial, but the cricket match might affect its box office numbers. Despite the film's initial average collection, how it navigates through these challenges remains to be seen for it to break even.