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# Upendra's '45' Smashes Past Rs 12 Crore in 5 Days – But Monday Hits the Brakes! Is **'45'** the next big Kannada blockbuster, or is its box office fire starting to flicker? Upendra's star-studded action drama thriller, directed by Arjun Janya and featuring **Shiva Rajkumar**, **Upendra**, and **Raj B. Shetty**, has captivated audiences since its December 25, 2025 release – crossing **Rs 12 crore** India net by Day 5, despite a Monday dip.[1]

This powerhouse ensemble promised **raw emotions, intense drama, and high-octane action** – and early numbers prove it's delivering. Day 1 roared in with **Rs 4.25-5.50 crore** India net, fueled by the massive hype around its **Rs 80 crore budget** cast.[2][7][1] Day 2 held steady at **Rs 2 crore**, pushing the two-day total to **Rs 7.50 crore** with **32.16% occupancy** in Kannada circuits.[1] The weekend stabilized: Day 3 at **Rs 1.95 crore** and Day 4 at **Rs 2 crore**, hitting **Rs 11.45 crore** by Sunday.[6] By Day 5 (Monday), it crossed **Rs 12 crore** overall – a solid run in a year where Sandalwood's total Kannada net stands at **Rs 443.96 crore**, led by giants like *Kantara: Chapter 1*.[3] Yet, that Monday drop signals challenges ahead in a competitive 2025 market, where even top films like *Kantara* dominate with **Rs 200 crore+** nets.[4][5] Fans are raving about the gripping tale of **life, love, and destiny**, but can word-of-mouth propel it past the "flop" early verdict of **Rs 13.5 crore** in four days?[5] What do you think – is '45' underrated gold or overhyped? **Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post with fellow Sandalwood fans, and tag a friend who needs to catch it in theaters!** Let's make the box office buzz explode! 🚀
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/45-box-office-collections-day-2-upendra-film-holds-well-crosses-rs-7-crores/articleshow/126198426.cms
2.https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2025/45-box-office-collection-day-1-shiva-rajkumar-upendra-raj-b-shetty-film-opens-with-over-4-crore-494322.html
3.https://www.sacnilk.com/entertainmenttopbar/Sandalwood_Box_Office_2025?hl=en
4.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest-grossing_Kannada_films
5.https://www.imdb.com/list/ls596177744/
6.https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2025/45-box-office-collection-day-4-shiva-rajkumar-upendra-raj-b-shetty-film-moderate-weekend-earnings-494714.html
7.https://www.ottplay.com/news/45-movie-box-office-collection-day-1-shiva-rajkumar-upendra-and-raj-b-shettys-forces-put-together-couldnt-outrun-kichcha-sudeeps-max-opening/f1bc06cbb0677
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