‘Junior’ Box Office collection day 5: Genelia Deshmukh, Kireeti Reddy’s film slips on Tuesday; mints Rs 60 lakh

‘Junior’, starring Genelia Deshmukh and introducing newcomer Kireeti Reddy, saw a dip in collections on its first Tuesday. As per early estimates shared by Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 60 lakh on Day 5. With this, the total box office collection in India now stands at Rs 6.97 crore (net).

Steady growth after a modest start

Released last Friday, ‘Junior’ opened to Rs 1.5 crore net in India. The Telugu version alone brought in Rs 1.3 crore, while the Kannada version added Rs 20 lakh. Though the start was modest, the weekend saw decent growth.On Saturday, the film collected Rs 1.8 crore around a 20% jump from Friday. The momentum continued on Sunday, as the earnings went up to Rs 2.2 crore, a rise of 22.22%.However, Monday brought a drop, with the film earning Rs 87 lakh, a fall of 60.45% from Sunday.

This downward trend continued into Tuesday, with the film collecting Rs 60 lakh.

Tuesday occupancy details

On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, ‘Junior’ recorded an overall Telugu occupancy of 15.65%. The turnout remained steady across the day, with morning shows registering 14.66%, followed by a slight rise in the afternoon at 15.52%. The evening shows continued the upward trend with 16.24%, while the night shows maintained a similar figure at 16.19%.

The Kannada version had a slightly lower total occupancy of 15.46% on the same day. The morning shows began with just 10.00%, but attendance picked up later in the day. The afternoon shows saw an increase to 16.59%, evening shows followed closely with 15.62%, and night shows peaked at 19.61%, showing stronger interest among late viewers.

‘Junior’ Review

Despite the drop in collections, ‘Junior’ has received a positive response for its emotional content and production quality. TOI gave the film a 3-star rating and shared in its review, "The film begins by focusing on college life and corporate culture, which may feel familiar and formulaic. With strong emotional arcs and touching dialogues, it delivers a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. With top technicians like Senthil Kumar behind the camera and Devi Sri Prasad composing the music, the film offers a visually rich and musically engaging experience. It’s a high-budget family entertainer that takes you back a decade or two—wrapped in warmth, emotion, action, drama, and memorable songs."