Dragon Box Office Collection Day 1: Pradeep Ranganathan’s Biggest Opener

Pradeep’s Latest Film Opens Strong With ₹6 Crore On Day 1

Pradeep Ranganathan’s much-anticipated film Dragon, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, hit theatres on February 21 and has opened to overwhelmingly positive responses. The film, produced by AGS Entertainment, blends comedy, action, and drama, making it a crowd favorite.

Box Office Performance

On its opening day, Dragon earned ₹6 crore, making it the highest opening of Pradeep Ranganathan’s career. His previous blockbuster, Love Today, had collected ₹2.5 crore on its first day, showing significant growth in his star power.

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The film had a 49% overall occupancy rate in Tamil Nadu, with night shows peaking at 73%. Major cities like Chennai and Trichy reported high engagement, with occupancy rates of 63% and 76%, respectively.

Meanwhile, Dragon’s Telugu version had an occupancy rate of 24%, with night shows rising to 42%. Vizag, one of the key markets, recorded a 31% turnout, indicating a steady start for the film in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Positive Reception & Future Box Office Projections

Both critics and audiences have praised Dragon for its humor, engaging screenplay, and entertainment value. The film’s strong word-of-mouth and Pradeep’s growing fan base suggest that it will continue to perform well in the coming days.

With its record-breaking opening, Dragon is poised for a successful theatrical run. The cast includes Anupama Parameswaran, Kayadu Lohar, George Maryan, K.S. Ravikumar, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and Mysskin, further adding to the film’s appeal.