Hindi action film, released on 2026-05-15. Runtime 2h 11m. Certified UA13+.
UA13+
Karaa earned ₹0.03 Cr in its opening weekend (Fri + Sat + Sun). Second weekend data will be updated once available.
Karaa opened its first week (6 days) with a total of ₹0.06 Cr — week still in progress. Week 2 data will be updated as the film continues its theatrical run.
Karaa, released on May 15, 2026, opened to an exceptionally dismal response, recording a nett collection of just ₹0.01 Cr on its first day. This figure is not just low; it signifies a virtually non-existent audience turnout across the country. For a Hindi film, irrespective of its budget, genre, or star cast, an opening day of this magnitude is practically unheard of in recent memory, placing it at the extreme bottom tier of commercial performances. The initial audience reaction, as reflected by these numbers, points towards an absolute lack of awareness, interest, or perhaps even distribution footprint for the film. Against any conceivable expectation for a mainstream theatrical release in 2026, Karaa has fallen catastrophically short, indicating a deep struggle right from the outset. This unprecedentedly low Day 1 performance immediately signals a box office disaster in the making, painting a stark picture of its commercial viability.
The film's trajectory through its opening week remained stubbornly flat at the abysmal Day 1 levels. Karaa managed to collect an identical ₹0.01 Cr on its second and third days, culminating in a cumulative opening weekend total of merely ₹0.03 Cr. This consistent daily figure highlights an absence of any positive word-of-mouth or audience influx that typically drives weekend growth, even for smaller releases. The weekdays offered no respite; Day 4, Day 5, and Day 7 each registered the same ₹0.01 Cr, bringing the total for the weekdays (Day 4-7) to ₹0.03 Cr, matching the weekend's meager sum. Despite the summary's note of a "growing" collection trend, the granular daily figures clearly show a consistent stagnation at the absolute minimum, averaging precisely ₹0.01 Cr per day, indicative of near-empty halls. The film's overall performance after seven days stands at a paltry ₹0.06 Cr nett India collection, demonstrating a profound inability to engage or attract cinemagoers.
Given the catastrophic figures, the trade's immediate verdict of "Below Average" for Karaa, while technically stated, is an understatement. In practical terms, these collections represent an outright commercial disaster. There is absolutely no momentum to speak of, and recovery from such a profoundly weak opening week is an impossibility for any film. The complete lack of daily variance or any upward trend whatsoever signals that Karaa has failed to generate even the slightest ripple in the theatrical market. Distributors and exhibitors are likely facing significant losses, with many shows undoubtedly cancelled due to zero occupancy. Projecting forward, it is highly improbable that Karaa will add any substantial figures beyond its opening week total of ₹0.06 Cr. Its lifetime collection is expected to remain in this negligible range, potentially rounding off to slightly above the current figure, but certainly not enough to be considered anything but a monumental failure. The film's run is effectively over, with its theatrical presence expected to diminish rapidly, if it hasn't already.
While specific details regarding Karaa's production, its director's past ventures, or if it is part of an existing franchise are not publicly available, its performance must be viewed in the broader context of the fiercely competitive Hindi film market. Even films with minimal promotional budgets and unknown casts often manage to garner some initial traction or show some form of growth, however small. Karaa's inability to even breach the ₹0.05 Cr mark on any given day, let alone accumulate a respectable opening weekend, underscores a complete disconnect with the audience or a critical failure in its theatrical deployment. This level of commercial rejection is rare, marking a silent debut and subsequent flatline performance that stands as a stark reminder of the unforgiving nature of the box office for films failing to capture any attention whatsoever.
Karaa released in theatres on 15 May 2026 (Friday). The film has collected ₹0.06 Cr nett India across 6 days of its theatrical run. Karaa opened with ₹0.01 Cr on Day 1 (15 May 2026 (Friday)).
Week 1: Karaa collected ₹0.06 Cr in its first week (6 days tracked, week still in progress).
Opening Weekend: The film earned ₹0.03 Cr across its opening weekend (Friday + Saturday + Sunday).
Performance Trend: The best single day was Day 1 (15 May 2026 (Friday)) with ₹0.01 Cr. Recent daily averages are around ₹0.01 Cr.
| Day | Date | Net India | Gross | Running Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day 1 | 2026-05-15 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.01 Cr | 17% |
| 2 Day 2 | 2026-05-16 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.02 Cr | 33% |
| 3 Day 3 | 2026-05-17 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.03 Cr | 50% |
| 4 Day 4 | 2026-05-18 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.04 Cr | 67% |
| 5 Day 5 | 2026-05-19 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.05 Cr | 83% |
| 6 Day 6 | 2026-05-20 | — | — | ₹0.05 Cr | 83% |
| 7 Day 7 | 2026-05-21 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.06 Cr | 100% |
| Total Net India | ₹0.06 Cr | ||||
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