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# Upendra's '45' Hits the Brakes: Day 7 Box Office Slows to Rs 55 Lakhs – Is the Hype Fading? **Imagine a Kannada blockbuster starring powerhouses like Shiva Rajkumar, Upendra, and Raj B. Shetty exploding onto screens on Christmas Day with Rs 5.5 crore – only to sputter to Rs 55 lakhs by Day 7.**[1][2][4] That's the rollercoaster ride of *45*, directed by Arjun Janya and produced by Suraj Productions, which has fans buzzing and analysts scratching their heads. Released amid high expectations, *45* kicked off strong, raking in **Rs 5.5 crore on Day 1**, followed by steady weekend numbers: **Rs 2.34 crore on Day 2**, **Rs 2.29 crore on Day 3**, and another **Rs 2.29 crore on Day 4**.[2] Weekdays brought the inevitable dip – **Rs 1 crore on Day 5**, **Rs 60 lakhs on Day 6**, and just **Rs 42-55 lakhs on Day 7** – pushing the **7-day India net total to around Rs 13.32-13.45 crore**.[1][2] Worldwide, it's clocked **Rs 15.85 crore**, with its opening day gross at **Rs 6.5 crore**, placing it mid-tier among recent Kannada openers like *Kaatera* (Rs 11 crore) but far from giants like *KGF 2* (Rs 134.5 crore).[2][3]

*Epic Kannada cinema vibes – stars like Shiva Rajkumar and Upendra light up the screen (Unsplash stock image).*

What explains the slowdown? Post-holiday fatigue is hitting hard, with weekday drops signaling mixed word-of-mouth despite the star-studded cast including Raj B. Shetty, Rajendran, and Pooja Ramachandra.[1][2][4] Trade reports note a **11.79% night show occupancy** on Day 7, hinting at steady but not explosive legs.[2] Compared to Upendra's past hits, *45* opened respectably but needs weekend momentum to cross Rs 20 crore and challenge 2025's top Kannada earners.[3] Fans of mass entertainers, this one's got style, action, and those signature Upendra twists – worth a theater visit if you haven't caught it yet. Will *45* bounce back or fade into the pack? **What do you think – overhyped opener or sleeper hit in the making? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post with fellow Kannada cinema lovers, and let's predict its final tally!**
Citations
1.https://www.obnews.co/Index/newsDetail/id/13279173.html?val=e815aa511f2f82745ac14997047fa1d8&ch=oppo
2.https://www.sacnilk.com/quicknews/45_2025_Box_Office_Collection_Day_7
3.https://www.bollymoviereviewz.com/2025/12/45-movie-kannada-budget-day-1-box-office-collection-worldwide.html
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/45-box-office-collection-day-shiva-rajkumar-upendra-and-raj-b-shettys-film-collects-rs-13-32-crore-after-a-week-long-run-at-the-box-office/articleshow/126282087.cms
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