Director V. V. Vinayak
· Cast Nagarjuna, Srikanth, Srihari
· Released Oct 19, 2012
Worldwide
₹42 Cr India nett
Gross collection
India Nett
₹42 Cr
After GST
Overseas
₹₹6 Cr
International gross
Budget
₹35 Cr
Production cost
Boxoffy VerdictAverage
Shirdi Sai ended with an Average verdict — the film broadly recovered costs but generated limited profit for producers. With ₹42 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹35 Cr, representing a 120% return on production cost, it performed within the band where theatrical revenue roughly equals total investment. An Average verdict in Indian cinema often reflects a film with audience appreciation but limited mass reach — or a film that opened well and declined quickly.
Financial AnalysisBox Office vs Budget
Shirdi Sai was reportedly made on a budget of ₹35 Cr. Against that investment, the film collected ₹42 Cr India nett — a 1.2x multiple on production cost and a 120% return on the reported budget. Worldwide gross reached ₹42 Cr, including overseas contribution of ₹-7.56 Cr.
Break-even at the Indian box office typically requires approximately 1.5x the production budget once prints, advertising and distribution costs are factored in — placing the break-even threshold for Shirdi Sai at roughly ₹53 Cr India nett. The film fell short of this threshold, resulting in the Average verdict.
₹0Break-even ~₹53 Cr₹42 Cr collected
The 2012 Box OfficeYear in Context
Ek Tha Tiger opened what would become the YRF spy universe. Dabangg 2 proved sequels could match originals. Barfi! delivered Ranbir Kapoor's finest work and India's first arthouse blockbuster. Kahaani on ₹8 Cr reaching ₹58 Cr — a thriller with a female lead and no songs charting — remains one of Bollywood's greatest efficiency stories. Four films crossed ₹100 Cr. The industry had never seen such density at the top.
Shirdi Sai is classified as a Average by Boxoffy. The film collected ₹42 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹35 Cr. The film broadly recovered its costs.
Shirdi Sai collected ₹42 Cr India nett at the box office, with a worldwide gross of ₹42 Cr India nett. The India nett figure represents collections after GST extraction, as reported by Box Office India and cross-referenced with Sacnilk and Pinkvilla.
Shirdi Sai released in 2012 and is likely available on major Indian streaming platforms. Check Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV for current availability, as OTT rights shift periodically.
Shirdi Sai was directed by V. V. Vinayak. The 2012 Telugu film earned a Average verdict at the Indian box office, collecting ₹42 Cr India nett.
Shirdi Sai collected ₹42 Cr India nett in 2012, earning a Average verdict. Ek Tha Tiger opened what would become the YRF spy universe. Dabangg 2 proved sequels could match originals. Barfi! delivered Ranbir Kapoor's finest work and India's first arthouse blockbuster. Kahaani...