Hyderabad, March 2026: The romantic comedy Funky, starring Vishwak Sen and Kayadu Lohar, has concluded its theatrical run with an underwhelming performance at the Indian box office. The film reportedly finished with around ₹9 crore gross, marking it as a significant commercial disappointment.
Slow start turns into box office decline
Released during the Valentine’s Day weekend, the film opened with approximately ₹2.5 crore on its first day. However, the collections began declining quickly after the opening.
Despite releasing around the romantic holiday, the movie failed to witness a strong surge in ticket sales on Valentine’s Day, which is typically considered a favourable period for romantic films.
Within its first week, Funky managed to collect roughly ₹8.65 crore gross, but the momentum faded rapidly afterward. In the following days, the film added only about ₹50 lakh to its total.
Final box office breakdown
| Period | Collection |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | ₹8.65 crore |
| Remaining Run | ₹0.50 crore |
| Total | ₹9.15 crore |
These figures indicate the film struggled to sustain audience interest beyond its opening week.
Mixed reception impacted the film
Industry observers suggest that average word-of-mouth may have affected the movie’s theatrical performance. Strong audience reactions often help smaller romantic comedies maintain momentum, but that support did not materialize for Funky.
Film’s storyline
The movie revolves around an eccentric aspiring filmmaker determined to create his dream project. When a young producer steps in to finance the venture, a series of unpredictable and humorous events unfold.
Amid the chaos of filmmaking, the relationship between the director and producer develops into a romantic connection, forming the emotional core of the story.
Cast of Funky
Apart from Vishwak Sen and Kayadu Lohar, the film also features:
- VTV Ganesh
- Naresh
- Sampath Raj
- Easwari Rao
OTT release may offer second chance
Following its theatrical run, Funky has now begun streaming on an OTT platform. The digital release could offer the film another opportunity to connect with viewers who missed it in cinemas.
Whether the romantic comedy finds a new audience online remains to be seen.
