Shakuntalam, the mythological drama starring Samantha in the lead role hit the screens worldwide on April 14th. By the end of its two days, this Gunasekhar’s directional has collected a share of 4.32 crore at the worldwide box office. Below is area-wise breakup data.
| Nizam | 1.06 cr |
| Ceded | 0.27 cr |
| Uttarandhra | 0.21 cr |
| East | 0.14 cr |
| West | 0.17 cr |
| Guntur | 0.21 cr |
| Krishna | 0.10 cr |
| Nellore | 2.55 cr |
| AP/TS Total | 0.39 cr |
| Rest of India | 0.39 cr |
| Overseas | 1.02 cr |
| Worldwide Grand Total | 4.32 cr |
As per the trade reports, Shaakuntalam should collect Rs 17.5 crore to achieve the break-even target. As the film has collected Rs 4.32 crore by the end of the first weekend, the film should collect Rs 13.18 crore more to emerge as a safe bet for the buyers.
