EPIC First Semester Day 1 Worldwide Box Office Collections

EPIC – First Semester, starring Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya, opened in theatres on September 11. The Aditya Hasan directorial recorded a modest opening, with reported India gross around ₹2.5 crore and worldwide collections estimated near ₹4+ crore. The numbers reflect cautious audience interest amid divided initial reactions.

The romantic coming of age drama follows Aditya, an aspiring filmmaker who reluctantly travels to London for higher studies and encounters Kadali, played by Vaishnavi. Their relationship develops against financial pressures, family expectations and cultural adjustments. Produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya, the film features music by Hesham Abdul Wahab.

EPIC has received mixed responses, with Anand and Vaishnavi’s chemistry emerging as one of its strongest aspects. Reviewers have appreciated its emotional moments, relatable relationship dynamics and overseas student backdrop, while criticism has focused on the slow second half, pacing issues and an intentionally unresolved climax leading into the planned continuation.

With the reported break even target around ₹20 crore, EPIC needs substantial growth over the weekend to strengthen its theatrical prospects. The extended festival window could provide additional momentum if family and youth audiences respond positively. The next two days will determine whether improving word of mouth can overcome the film’s mixed opening reception.

- Veda