The telugu romantic comedy Funky, starring Vishwak Sen and Kayadu Lohar, opened in theatres on 13 February 2026 but has seen a noticeable slowdown in box‑office performance by its third day. After a decent opening weekend, audience turnout dipped significantly, and industry watchers are now shifting their attention toward its upcoming OTT release on Netflix, where hopes are rising for the film to find a wider audience.
📉 Weekend box office Trend
Funky began its theatrical run with moderate collections but struggled to maintain momentum. By Day 3, shows — especially evening and night screenings — saw lower occupancy, partly affected by a high‑profile cricket match that kept many potential viewers away from cinemas. Trade circles indicate that the film’s weekend numbers are below expectations, especially for a rom‑com with a known lead and a well‑known director like Anudeep KV.
According to real‑time tracking data, the movie had collected around ₹4.7 crore gross and ₹5.2 crore net domestically over the first three days, with an average occupancy below 25 %. This indicates a weaker performance compared with typical rom‑com releases of similar scale.
📺 OTT Release Becoming Crucial
With the theatrical run losing steam quickly, OTT interest has grown significantly. Streaming giant Netflix has acquired the wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital rights to Funky, and the platform is expected to announce a post‑theatrical release date soon. OTT platforms often help films reach a broader audience, particularly if the theatrical performance falls short of expectations. Experts believe that Funky could perform better digitally, where casual viewers may be more open to its comedy format and lighter tone.
🎭 Early Reviews and audience Response
While not catastrophic, early reviews and audience reactions have been mixed, with many viewers pointing out issues like a weak plot and uneven pacing that may have contributed to the slowdown at the box office. Critics and some viewers noted that the comedy and situational humour didn’t consistently land or maintain engagement throughout the film’s runtime.
Still, there are pockets of positive feedback, and the film’s colourful presentation and performances — especially by the leads — have drawn some praise. This divided response likely played a role in why theatre footfalls dwindled as the weekend progressed.
🔁 Final Outlook
At this stage, Funky appears to be transitioning from its theatrical phase toward OTT release expectations, with Netflix set to bring it to a larger wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital audience. While the box office results so far are underwhelming, the film’s comedy and star appeal could still find a second life online, where viewers often explore new titles more freely than in cinemas.
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