Epic – First Semester is witnessing a slowdown at the box office after opening to mixed reviews. The Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya starrer showed some promise initially, but the response appears to have weakened as the weekend progressed.
The film recorded low occupancy on a crucial Sunday, raising concerns about its performance in the coming days. With weekdays usually being more challenge for films that do not generate strong word of mouth, Epic now faces a difficult road ahead.
Director Aditya Haasan is receiving criticism for his inconsistent narrative and execution. While some scenes and performances have been appreciated, the overall storytelling has failed to connect strongly with audiences.
The film needs a major turnaround in word of mouth to recover. Naga Vamsi has produced this film on a low budget and is likely to recover the money spent through non-theatrical rights.