Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam) is a Hindi devotional drama directed by Hardik Gajjar. The film stars Siddharth Gupta as Lord Krishna and Sushmitha Bhat as Radha.
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It was released in theatres on 7 May 2026. The film explores the emotional and spiritual journey of Lord Krishna, focusing on his relationships, love, duty and timeless wisdom. Krishnavataram Part 1 opened to a decent response for a devotional film. It received positive initial reactions from family and devotional audiences.
The film has shown steady holds in its initial weeks, driven by positive word-of-mouth. On the worldwide front, Krishnavataram Part 1 has seen moderate overseas collections, mainly from Indian diaspora audiences interested in devotional cinema.
Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart |
| Directed by | Hardik Gajjar |
| Written by | Prakash Kapadia, Raam Mori |
| Produced by | Sajan Raj Kurup, Shobha Sant, Poonam Shroff, Parth Gajjar |
| Actor | Siddharth Gupta |
| Actress | Sushmitha Bhat |
| Other Cast | Sanskruti Jayana, Nivaashiyni Krishnan, J. Karthik |
| Cinematography | Ayananka Bose |
| Edited by | NA |
| Music by | Prasad S. |
| Production Companies | Creativeland Studios Entertainment, Athashrikatha Motion Pictures |
| Distributed by | AA Films |
| Release Date | 7 May 2026 |
| Running Time | 2h 29m |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi, Tamil, Telugu |
| Film Industry | Bollywood |
| Genre | Mythological, Devotional, Drama |
| Censor Rating | U |
Krishnavataram Part 1 Total Box Office Collection
| Schedule | Amount |
|---|---|
| Opening Day | ~₹0.50 Crore |
| First Week | ~₹12.07 Crore (Net) |
| India Net | ₹37.43 Crore |
| India Gross | ₹43.63 Crore |
| Overseas | Limited |
| Lifetime WW Collection | ₹43.63 Crore |
Krishnavataram Part 1 Day Wise Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | India Gross (crore) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 7 May 2026 | ~₹0.50 | (Opening Day) |
| Day 2 | 8 May 2026 | ~₹1.30 | +160% |
| Day 3 | 9 May 2026 | ~₹2.50 | +92% |
| Day 4 | 10 May 2026 | ~₹3.80 | +52% |
| Day 5 | 11 May 2026 | ~₹1.40 | -63% |
| Day 6 | 12 May 2026 | ~₹2.00 | +43% |
| Day 7 | 13 May 2026 | ~₹1.55 | -23% |
| Day 8 | 14 May 2026 | ~₹1.50 | -3% |
| Day 9 | 15 May 2026 | ~₹1.25 | -17% |
| Day 10 | 16 May 2026 | ~₹2.35 | +88% |
| Day 11 | 17 May 2026 | ~₹3.40 | +45% |
| Day 12 | 18 May 2026 | ~₹1.05 | -69% |
| Day 13 | 19 May 2026 | ~₹1.55 | +48% |
| Day 14 | 20 May 2026 | ~₹1.15 | -26% |
| Day 15 | 21 May 2026 | ~₹1.00 | -13% |
| Day 16 | 22 May 2026 | ~₹0.80 | -20% |
| Day 17 | 23 May 2026 | ~₹1.60 | +100% |
| Day 18 | 24 May 2026 | ~₹2.20 | +38% |
| Day 19 | 25 May 2026 | ~₹0.80 | -64% |
| Day 20 | 26 May 2026 | ~₹1.05 | +31% |
| Day 21 | 27 May 2026 | ~₹0.85 | -19% |
| Day 22 | 28 May 2026 | ~₹1.10 | +29% |
| Day 23 | 29 May 2026 | ~₹0.65 | -41% |
| Day 24 | 30 May 2026 | ~₹1.05 | +62% |
| Day 25 | 31 May 2026 | ~₹1.35 | +29% |
| Day 26 | 1 June 2026 | ~₹0.55 | -59% |
| Day 27 | 2 June 2026 | ~₹0.70 | +27% |
| Day 28 | 3 June 2026 | ~₹0.55 | -21% |
| Day 29 | 4 June 2026 | ~₹0.45 | -18% |
| Day 30 | 5 June 2026 | ~₹0.15 | -67% |
| Day 31 | 6 June 2026 | ~₹0.10 (est.) | -33% |
| Total India Net | – | ₹37.43 crore | – |
| Total India Gross | – | ₹43.63 crore | – |
| Total Worldwide Gross | – | ₹43.63 crore | – |
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Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart is a Hit or Flop
Average
What is the budget of Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart
The budget is around ₹35 crore crore
Our Review
Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart is a devotional drama that attempts to explore the emotional and spiritual journey of Lord Krishna. The film focuses on his relationships, particularly with Radha, and the wisdom he imparts about love, duty and life.
While the subject is deeply revered, the cinematic execution lacks the grandeur and emotional intensity expected from a film on this scale. Siddharth Gupta delivers a sincere performance as Krishna, and Sushmitha Bhat brings grace to her role as Radha.
However, the screenplay often feels stretched and fails to create powerful emotional moments. Director Hardik Gajjar maintains a devotional tone but struggles with pacing and visual storytelling. The film works better as a spiritual experience for devotees rather than as a compelling cinematic narrative.
It has its heart in the right place but lacks the cinematic depth to leave a lasting impact. At the box office, Krishnavataram Part 1 has delivered an average performance since its release on 7 May 2026. The film opened with approximately ₹1.85 crore gross on its first day and has shown steady but not spectacular holds over the weeks.
In 25 days, it has collected around ₹27 crore gross in India. While the opening was decent for a devotional film, the collections have not been strong enough to push it into hit territory. The film has found its core audience among family and devotional viewers but has struggled to break into the mainstream.
Looking ahead, Krishnavataram Part 1 is expected to conclude its theatrical run on an average note. It may find a decent audience on digital platforms due to its devotional appeal.
Overall, it is a sincere attempt at portraying Lord Krishna’s emotional journey but falls short of being a memorable cinematic experience.
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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).
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