# Draupathi 2 Stumbles at the Box Office: Just ₹20 Lakhs on Day 1 – What's Going Wrong for Mohan G's Bold Sequel? Imagine a fiery period drama packed with **bold politics** and revenge arcs, yet it barely trickles into theaters on opening day. That's the harsh reality for *Draupathi 2*, Mohan G's ambitious sequel that opened to a disappointing **₹20 lakhs** on its first day, marking one of the lowest starts for a Tamil release this year.[1] Released on January 23, 2026, this historical action drama stars debut hero **Richard Rishi** alongside **Rakshana Induchoodan**, with supporting turns from **Natty Natraj**, **Vela Ramamoorthy**, and others like Bharani and Chirag Jani. Directed by Mohan G – known for the original *Draupathi* – the film dives into **period politics**, drawing Mahabharata parallels to critique modern scenarios. Twitter buzz is electric but split: fans rave about **goosebump moments** like Kadavarayan's revenge and Draupathi's powerful final speech, praising Natty Natraj's standout performance and the unapologetic storytelling.[4] One viewer called it an "unexpected brilliant movie" for its historical relevance, while others hail the cast's professionalism despite budget constraints.[4] Yet, the negatives sting hard. Critics point to a **contrived plot**, uneven screenplay, weak VFX, and a flimsy third act, questioning if early reviews rushed judgment before full viewings.[4] Box office trackers confirm the **very low opening**, with no signs of the massive runs seen in hits like *Border 2* (which hit ₹27 Cr on its first Thursday).[1] This comes amid a packed 2026 Tamil slate, where films like *Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil* managed ₹16–18.77 crore collections.[6] Will word-of-mouth from passionate fans salvage it, or will production overruns doom this sequel?[4]
*Stock image representing intense period drama vibes from films like Draupathi 2 (Unsplash free stock)*
Citations
1.https://www.sacnilk.com
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/anaganaga-oka-raju-box-office-collections-day-10-naveen-polishettys-film-crosses-rs-41-crores/articleshow/127346437.cms
3.https://elcinema.com/en/work/2098316/stats
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/draupathi-2-twitter-review-bold-period-politics-takes-center-stage-mohan-gs-film-receives-mixed-reviews/articleshow/127268580.cms
5.https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/draupathi-2/story.html
6.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tamil_films_of_2026
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