Fahadh Faasil’s Telugu debut, Don’t Trouble The Trouble, has crashed harder than a dropped mic. Day 2 collections dipped below ₹1 crore across all tracked screens — less than half of its already weak opening day. The film, presented by SS Rajamouli and hyped as a major entry in the pan-Indian space, is now a cautionary tale about what happens when star power meets zero substance. No red carpet, no buzz, just silence from audiences who walked away fast. Even the promotional material, the slick trailers, the pre-release events with Suriya and Jr NTR. Couldn’t mask the disconnect between promise and product. Critics called it a mess. Viewers confirmed it. And now, the numbers are screaming. It’s not just a box office failure. It’s a cultural reset. The market isn’t buying hype anymore. Not even when Rajamouli’s name is on the poster. Not even when Fahadh Faasil steps into a new language for the first time. Content still wins. And this? This was a loss. The film’s fate is sealed. But the question remains: what happens next? Will the team rework it? Rebrand? Or just let it fade into the noise? One thing’s certain, this isn’t the launch anyone expected.
Photo via Track TollywoodFahadh Faasil’s Telugu Debut Crashes Below ₹1 Crore on Day 2
The film's poor performance marks a rare stumble for both Fahadh Faasil and SS Rajamouli’s brand of high-profile backing.
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- TrackTollywood — Don’t Trouble The Trouble Day 2 Collections Drop Below ₹1 Cr
- Track Tollywood — Don’t Trouble The Trouble Day 2 Collections Drop Below ₹1 Cr
- The Times of India — 'The Paradise' box office collections day 10 vs 'Don't Trouble The Trouble': Nani's movie crosses Rs 167
This article was written by the CutMirchi desk from the reporting above. Facts are attributed to their original publishers.
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