Varun Tej’s latest film “Operation Valentine,” released on March 1st, is facing an uphill battle at the box office. The movie, which sees Tej playing an Air Force pilot, earned a mere ₹2.25 crore on its second day, bringing the total India collection to a low ₹3.50 crore.
Despite pre-release hype and a pan-India promotion campaign with co-star Manushi Chhillar, “Operation Valentine” has failed to ignite audience interest. The movie’s Telugu occupancy remained below 20% throughout Saturday, with a slight increase only in evening and night shows. This trend suggests limited audience engagement with the film.
The opening day also saw underwhelming figures, with ₹1.25 crore earned across all languages in India. Occupancy started low in the morning and only peaked slightly in the evening and night.
Early reviews and word-of-mouth seem to be unfavorable, further hindering the film’s box office performance. With these numbers, “Operation Valentine” is unlikely to cross the ₹10 crore mark during its first weekend run.