Ghaati Box Office Day 1 Anushka Shetty’s Action Thriller Off to a Strong Start with Rs 2 Crore
‘Ghaati’ starring Anushka Shetty earns Rs 2 crore on opening day; strong box office performance in Hyderabad, Chennai, and Telugu-speaking regions with positive word-of-mouth.
Anushka Shetty’s action thriller ‘Ghaati’ off to a strong start, earning Rs 2 crore on its opening day.

On September 5, 2025, Anushka Shetty's most recent action entertainer, "Ghaati," made about Rs 2 crore in India on its first day of release. Thanks to good word-of-mouth and outstanding performances, particularly by Shetty, the movie attracted large audiences in Telugu-speaking areas, especially Hyderabad and Chennai.
City-specific Box Office Performance
Sacnilk reports that "Ghaati" had a Telugu occupancy rate of 23.98% overall on Friday. With 30.50% occupancy, Hyderabad was the strongest market, reaching a peak of 35% during night performances. Bengaluru began lower at 11.75%, but analysts anticipate growth over the weekend, while Vijayawada showed a steady 21.75% occupancy. Chennai also produced strong results, with evening and night shows reaching 40% and overall occupancy of 28%.
The movie started slowly at 11.18% during morning showings in Tamil Nadu and ended up with an overall occupancy of 18.78%. The numbers showed increasing audience interest as they increased in the afternoon (19.05%) and peaked in the evening (24.36%), with night shows slightly lower at 20.54%.
Outlook for the Weekend
"Ghaati" is positioned to become a successful box office performer in the upcoming weeks due to its upward trajectory and the crucial Saturday-Sunday window.
Critical Reaction
The movie received a 3 out of 5 star rating .
"Ghaati is a revenge drama set in the Eastern Ghats and features powerful performances, particularly from Anushka Shetty. The film is still watchable and strikes a balance between spectacle and substance, even though the second half falls short of the first half's expectations.