Dark, the Tamil horror psychological thriller, released on July 3, 2026. Directed by Kalyan K. Jegan, the film follows an atheist who moves into a house with a dark past and finds his life turning into a nightmare filled with supernatural terror and a shocking crime.
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It aims to deliver edge of the seat suspense and has been getting some early buzz for its tension and twist. However, being a smaller horror release, its box office performance has been modest so far.
Dark 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Dark |
| Directed by | Kalyan K Jegan |
| Written by | Kalyan K. Jegan, Ganesh K. Babu |
| Produced by | APV Maran, Ganesh K Babu |
| Lead Actor | Ajay Karthi |
| Lead Actress | Anchana Nethrun |
| Other Cast | Natraj Subramani (Natty), K. Bhagyaraj, Sibi Chakravarthy, VTV Ganesh, Aravind, Shahul, Naren & others |
| Cinematography | Ravi Sakthi D.F.T |
| Edited by | Kathiresh Alagesan |
| Music by | Manu Ramesan |
| Production Companies | MG Studios |
| Distributed by | Not Available |
| Release Date | July 3, 2026 |
| Running Time | 1h 50m |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Film Industry | Kollywood |
| Genre | Psychological Horror, Thriller |
| Censor Rating | UA 16+ |
Dark Total Box Office Collection
Dark opened with modest collections of around ₹0.14 crore net on its first day. The film saw a slight increase over the weekend before settling into a steady but low pattern typical of many small-scale horror releases. Latest estimates put the India net at ₹1.22 crore and the India gross close to ₹1.36 crore.
Overseas earnings have been negligible. For a mid-budget Tamil horror thriller with a limited release, the numbers reflect a quiet but consistent run, mainly in Tamil Nadu. These figures are approximate and will be revised with fresh theatre reports.
| Schedule | Amount |
|---|---|
| Opening Day | ₹0.14 Crore |
| First Week | ₹1.00 Crore |
| India Net | ₹1.22 Crore |
| India Gross | ₹1.36 Crore |
| Overseas | ₹0.00 Crore |
| Lifetime WW Collection | ₹1.36 Crore |
Dark Day Wise Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | India Gross (crore) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | July 3, 2026 | ₹0.14 | (Opening Day) |
| Day 2 | July 4, 2026 | ₹0.22 | +57% |
| Day 3 | July 5, 2026 | ₹0.29 | +32% |
| Day 4 | July 6, 2026 | ₹0.12 | -59% |
| Day 5 | July 7, 2026 | ₹0.13 | +8% |
| Day 6 | July 8, 2026 | ₹0.12 | -8% |
| Day 7 | July 9, 2026 | ₹0.12 | 0% |
| Day 8 | July 10, 2026 | ₹0.08 | -33% |
| Total India Net | – | ₹1.22 crore | – |
| Total India Gross | – | ₹1.36 crore | – |
| Total Worldwide Gross | – | ₹1.36 crore | – |
FAQ for Dark
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Disclaimer:
- Box office figures in this article are independently estimated by Tenvow based on an internal tracking methodology that evaluates theatre occupancy trends, distributor feedback, and regional trade indicators.
- The data reflects industry estimates available at the time of publication and may vary slightly from officially reported or audited figures released later.
- These figures should be considered preliminary and indicative, not official confirmations.
- Tenvow does not guarantee absolute accuracy of the data and presents it solely for informational purposes.
- All financial figures are stated in Indian Rupees (INR) and represented in crores, unless specified otherwise.
- All dates and times mentioned follow Indian Standard Time (IST) (UTC +5:30).