Karnan box office collection Day 2: Dhanush's film is on fire

Dhanush's Karnan hit the theatres on April 9 and is setting the box office on fire. The film has received overtly positive reviews from the critics and audience alike.

Dhanush's Karnan, directed by Mari Selvaraj, released in theatres on April 9 and is setting the box office on fire. The film has collected Rs 10 crore on its first day and is going strong. Theatres in Tamil Nadu operated with 100 per occupancy on April 9. However, from April 9, the government has instructed theatres to function with 50 per cent occupancy to curb the spread of Covid-19. Superb 51 lakhs gross on Day2 for #Karnan in Chennai city (with 50% occupancy cap enforced)2-days city total is 1.43 CR (opening day was with full capacity)Restricted occupancy may actually encourage families & elders to also come to theaters! #Karnan#AustraliaFri A$ 37,815Sat A$ 41,618Total: A$ 79,433 [ 45.25 lakhs]#NewZealandFri NZ$ 4,991Sat NZ$ 6,319Total: NZ$ 11,310 [ 5.94 lakhs]#SingaporeFri S$ 31,678Sat S$ 59,193Total: S$ 90,871 [ 50.62 lakhs] / Reported screens@comScore pic.twitter.com/Wn0SmomOgi Karnan released in theatres amid huge expectation from fans. The film had early morning shows across theatres in Tamil Nadu which saw several thousands of people in attendance. On its opening day, the film managed to gross over Rs 10 crore in Tamil Nadu.