45 Box Office Collection Day 3: Shiva Rajkumar, Upendra, Raj B Shetty Film Nears ₹10 Crore Mark In India

45 Box Office Collection: The Kannada action drama thriller 45, which marks the directorial debut of noted music composer Arjun Janya, has completed its first three days in theaters and moved into Day 4 today (December 28). Featuring an ensemble cast led by Shiva Rajkumar, Upendra, and Raj B. Shetty, the film opened in cinemas on December 25 and is gradually shaping its early box office trajectory. As per initial estimates from box office tracker Sacnilk, 45 has earned around ₹9.5 crore India net in its first three days.

Opening Weekend Performance

The film began its theatrical run on Thursday with collections of ₹5.5 crore, benefitting from the Christmas release window. However, like many holiday releases, the momentum dipped on its second day. Friday saw collections fall to ₹2 crore, marking a drop of more than 60% from its opening day. On Saturday, the film maintained the same level, adding another ₹2 crore (as per rough data), bringing the three-day total to ₹9.5 crore.

Day-wise India Net Collection:

Day 1 (Thursday): ₹5.5 crore

Day 2 (Friday): ₹2 crore

Day 3 (Saturday): ₹2 crore (rough data)

Total: ₹9.5 crore

The near-flat Saturday performance suggests stable but limited footfall after the drop from Day 1. The film now follows into Day 4, and its Sunday earnings will largely determine the strength of its opening weekend.

About the Film

45 brings together three major Kannada actors, Shiva Rajkumar, Upendra, and Raj B. Shetty, in a narrative that blends action, drama, and thriller elements. Directed, scored, and co-written by Arjun Janya, the film is produced by Smt Uma Ramesh Reddy and M. Ramesh Reddy under the Suraj Productions banner.

The supporting cast includes Rajendran and Kaustubha Mani, among others. Cinematography is helmed by Satya Hegde, with editing by K. M. Prakash. The technical crew also features contributions from multiple stunt directors, Dr. K Ravivarma, Jolly Bastian, Different Dany, and Chetan D'Souza. Choreography is handled by Chinni Prakash and B. Dhananjay, while Mohan Pandith serves as art director.

Additional credits include dialogue writing by Anil Kumar, still photography by G B Siddu, visual effects by Yash Gowda, and colour grading by Pathaje Colorbar. Publicity design is managed by Kaani Studio, with PRO responsibilities handled by Sudhindhra Venkatesh. The film's music is released under Aananda Audio Video.

With the film entering its fourth day, Sunday's performance will provide clearer insight into how 45 is resonating with the audience. The crucial test, however, will begin on Monday, as weekday collections often determine the longer-term box office trajectory for new releases.