Champion has made a confident and commanding start at the box office, turning pre-release excitement into strong opening-day numbers. Released amid high expectations, the film benefited immensely from its grand scale, appealing content, and a well-orchestrated promotional blitz that kept it firmly in the spotlight right up to release.
On its opening day, Champion registered an impressive worldwide gross of over 4.5 crore, an exceptional start for Roshan Meka, who is only in his second solo lead. The strong debut underscores the film’s solid audience pull, with positive word-of-mouth and brisk advance bookings indicating growing momentum for the coming days. Over 46K tickets were sold on BookMyShow within the first 24 hours, while the film also posted a strong overseas performance, grossing around $75K in the USA. The film has clearly emerged as the Christmas winner, backed by its imposing day-one performance and robust day-two bookings.
One of the biggest catalysts behind the buzz has been the film’s music. The chartbuster Gira Gira song went viral ahead of release, amassing massive views online and successfully drawing audiences to theatres. Music director Mickey J Meyer’s album has added significant value to the film.
Viewers have appreciated the film’s commercial packaging, production values, and engaging moments, allowing it to hold well across theatres despite a wide release.
The standout takeaway, however, is the appreciation pouring in for Roshan Meka. His screen presence, and performance which have resonated strongly with moviegoers, positioning Champion as a significant milestone in his career.
With the long weekend and New Year holidays ahead, the film is well placed to build on its strong opening and enjoy a steady, long run at the box office.
