Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya starrer ‘Epic – First Semester’, directed by Aditya Haasan, arrived in theatres on Friday, September 11. The romance drama marks the reunion of the lead pair after their much-loved 2023 film ‘Baby’, in which their chemistry received a strong response from audiences. The latest film opened to decent numbers on its first day.According to a report by trade tracker Sacnilk, ‘Epic – First Semester’ minted over Rs 2.10 crore on Day 1 across 1,440 shows.
‘Epic – First Semester’ occupancy on Day 1
The report further suggested that the film recorded an overall occupancy of 19.53% on its opening day. The morning shows registered 12.31% occupancy, which increased to 16.15% during the afternoon and 16.46% in the evening. The occupancy peaked during the night shows at 25.46%.The opening-day numbers indicate a modest start for the Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya starrer. The film’s performance over the opening weekend will be crucial in determining whether it can build momentum through positive word of mouth.
Internet reacts to ‘Epic – First Semester’
The film received mixed-to-positive reactions on social media following its theatrical release. Several viewers praised the emotional moments, comedy sequences and the chemistry between Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya. However, some viewers felt that the second half and climax could have been stronger.One user on X described the film as a romantic comedy that gets most things right but was critical of its ending. Another viewer praised the first half for its entertainment value while highlighting the emotional impact of the second half.A separate review also praised the comedy, music and production values but felt the climax was incomplete, writing, “Comedy is solid.. music & prod values. Climax feels incomplete and could have been better..”
About ‘Epic – First Semester’
‘Epic – First Semester’ marks Aditya Haasan’s big-screen directorial debut. He previously helmed the successful web series ‘90s – A Middle Class Biopic’, which received a strong response from audiences. The romance drama stars Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya in the lead roles. Their reunion after ‘Baby’ has been one of the key talking points surrounding the film, with audiences particularly interested in seeing the pair together again. ‘Epic – First Semester’ released in theatres on September 11, 2026.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
