Champion is the second film of Roshan Meka, son of senior actor Srikanth. His debut Pelli SandaD was a decent hit, which created good buzz for this film. Produced by Swapna Cinema, Zee Studios, and others, the movie released on December 25. Despite mixed talk on day one, the film managed decent openings.
Looking at the first weekend collections…
| Nizam | 1.28 crore |
| Ceded | 0.48 crore |
| Andhra (Total) | 1.21 crore |
| AP + Telangana (Total) | 2.97 crore |
| Rest of India | 0.31 crore |
| Overseas | 0.42 crore |
| Total Worldwide | 3.7 crore (share) |
Champion did theatrical business of Rs 7 crore and needs Rs 7.5 crore share to break even. In four days, the film has collected Rs 3.7 crore share. It now needs Rs 3.8 crore more to reach break even. The film’s performance on weekdays will be crucial.