Garuda is a Kannada action suspense thriller that released on 26 June 2026. The film stars Rithvan Shrinivas, Wilfred Vivek, Vinay Prabhakar and others in key roles. It is positioned as a high-octane action entertainer with elements of suspense and thriller. The film opened to an extremely poor response at the box office.
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Being a small scale production with limited star power and almost no pre-release buzz, it received very minimal screen allocation across Karnataka. The opening day collections were negligible, and the film has failed to gain any meaningful traction even after four days.
The lack of effective marketing, absence of strong word-of-mouth, and competition from bigger releases on the same day have severely impacted its performance. It is struggling to find even a basic audience in most centres.
Garuda 2026 Overview
| Key | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Garuda |
| Directed by | Kiran S |
| Written by | Kiran S |
| Produced by | Kiran S |
| Actors | Rithvan Shrinivas, Sourav Prashant |
| Actress | Divya Chandru |
| Other Cast | Wilfred Vivek, Vinay Prabhakar, Soubhagya Handral, Dilip Kumar, Bahubali Manju, Abhi Mahesh, Mavahalli Ramesh and others |
| Cinematography | TBA |
| Edited by | TBA |
| Music by | Santhosh Joshua |
| Production Companies | Shaivam Films |
| Distributed by | TBA |
| Release Date | 26 June 2026 |
| Running Time | 2h 11m |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
| Film Industry | Sandalwood |
| Genre | Action, Suspense, Thriller |
| Censor Rating | UA13+ |
Garuda Total Box Office Collection
| Schedule | Amount |
|---|---|
| Opening Day | ₹0.01 Crore |
| First Week | ₹0.03 Crore |
| India Net | ₹0.03 Crore |
| India Gross | ₹0.03 Crore |
| Overseas | ₹0.00 Crore |
| Lifetime WW Collection | ₹0.03 Crore |
Garuda Day Wise Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | India Gross (crore) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Friday, 26 June 2026 | ₹0.012 | (Opening Day) |
| Day 2 | Saturday, 27 June 2026 | ₹0.005 | -58% |
| Day 3 | Sunday, 28 June 2026 | ₹0.004 | -20% |
| Day 4 | Monday, 29 June 2026 | ₹0.003 | -25% |
| Day 5 | Tuesday, 30 June 2026 | ₹0.002 | -33% |
| Day 6 | Wednesday, 1 July 2026 | ₹0.002 | 0% |
| Day 7 | Thursday, 2 July 2026 | ₹0.002 | 0% |
| Total India Net | – | ₹0.03 crore | – |
| Total India Gross | – | ₹0.03 crore | – |
| Total Worldwide Gross | – | ₹0.03 crore | – |
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Our Review
Garuda is an action film that attempts to deliver a mass-oriented narrative but struggles with limited scale and execution. Directed by Kiran Suresh, the film stars Rithvan Shrinivas and Sourav Prashant in lead roles. Early reactions suggest that while the film has some action sequences, it lacks strong writing, engaging characters, and the technical finesse needed to stand out.
The story follows a familiar template and fails to create any significant emotional or mass impact. The overall packaging feels dated, and the film does not offer anything fresh or compelling enough to attract a wider audience. At the box office, Garuda opened to very limited collections, which is expected for a small-scale Kannada film without major star backing or strong pre-release hype.
The film suffered from extremely restricted screen allocation and almost zero marketing push. In comparison to other recent Kannada action films, it has failed to generate any meaningful interest among audiences. With very low occupancy reported across most centres on the opening day, the film is clearly headed for a commercial disaster.
For a project of this scale, the theatrical performance once again highlights how difficult it has become for small and mid-tier Kannada films to survive without strong content, compelling promotion, or recognizable star power. Its only realistic chance now lies in a quick digital release, where it might find some stray viewers, but it is unlikely to leave any meaningful mark. Overall, Garuda serves as another example of how content and presentation play a decisive role even in the regional space.
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