Roshan Meka and Anaswara Rajan 's highly anticipated sports drama, ‘Champion’ was released on the big screens yesterday. Directed by Pradeep Advaitham , the film has received positive reviews from internet users, calling it content rich movie. However, it has made a relatively slower start at the box office.



According to a report by trade analyst Sacnilk, the movie made over Rs 2.75 crore on the first day of its release.



Theatrical occupancyThe film recorded an overall Telugu occupancy at 41.97%. The morning shows started with fewer audience as it started at 28.18%. It later increased to 46.76% in the afternoon and had some similar numbers with 46.02% in the evening shows. Later, the night shows also had somewhat similar numbers at 46.91%.



About ‘Champion’The movie revolves around Michael C. Williams plaed by Roshan Meka. His character is seen as a talented footballer from Secunderabad who wants to play for Manchester in England. However, he finds himself entangled in arms smuggling and ends up in Bhairanpally village , resisting Razakar atrocities.



There he falls in for Chandrakala, played by Anaswara Rajan.



Interestingly, the film marks Roshan Meka’s comeback after a four-year break and also serves as the Telugu debut of Malayalam actress Anaswara Rajan. The music of ‘Champion’ is composed by Mickey J Meyer.

Social media reactionA social media user of X (formerly Twitter) wrote about their firsthand experience of the film, stating, “An excellent film with a perfect story and concept. Felt very fresh after a long time. Superb songs and BGM. Top-notch performance by Roshan and very good production values. Only minus is slow narration !!”



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