Ugly Story Storms Box Office on Opening Day — Live · 10 PM ₹0.24 Cr | 1-Day Total ₹0.24 Cr
Ugly Story is tracking at ₹0.24 Cr nett on Day 1 (1st Friday · 22 May 2026), with a 1-day cumulative total of ₹0.24 Cr nett. Occupancy on Day 1 is tracking at 15.1%.
The first week closed at ₹0.13 Cr, reflecting steady audience turnout through the weekdays. Weekend multiplier strength carried the week-one total comfortably.
Ugly Story concluded its theatrical run with a lifetime India Nett of ₹0.13 Cr.
Day-by-Day Journey
Why Ugly Story Is Holding So Well
Day 1 · 1st Friday · 22 May 2026Ugly Story collected ₹0.24 Cr net at the India box office on Day 1 (1st Friday · 22 May 2026). The film's 1-day cumulative net now stands at ₹0.24 Cr.
Theatre occupancy on Day 1 was recorded at 15.1%, placing the film in the HIGH occupancy bracket. Independent led the multiplex chains with 19.0% occupancy across 50 theatres and 163 shows. A total of 17,076 tickets were sold in 246 shows across 100 theatres on the day.
The film is running in Telugu with 12.3% occupancy, 246 shows and 11,324 tickets sold on Day 1.
Geographically, Tamil Nadu leads all reporting states with 18.6% occupancy, while Tadikalapudi tops among metros at 51.9%. At the other end, Telangana posted the softest state numbers at 9.3%. 3 states — Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu — crossed the HIGH ≥ 10% occupancy threshold, signalling strong pockets of audience demand.
The film's performance through 1st Friday · 22 May 2026 will be a key indicator for its theatrical run.