The Hindi market has thrown up a surprise with the underwhelming weekday run of Monday Test, despite its strong debut. Starring Teja Sajja, the film opened impressively, crossing the coveted ₹10 crore mark in its first weekend — a feat that places him alongside Telugu heavyweights like Prabhas, Allu Arjun, NTR, and Ram Charan.
However, the buzz quickly fizzled. After a heavily marketed launch and solid opening collections, the film saw a sharp decline through the weekdays. Analysts suggest that while the promotions generated curiosity, the film’s narrative didn’t resonate as strongly with Hindi audiences, leading to the sudden dip.
The performance highlights both the opportunities and challenges regional films face in the Hindi belt. While Baahubali and RRR proved Telugu cinema can dominate nationally, Monday Test underlines how success remains unpredictable without universally engaging content.
For filmmakers eyeing pan-India recognition, this serves as a crucial lesson: a big opening can only go so far if the story doesn’t connect. Still, Sajja’s milestone marks a breakthrough, reinforcing the growing visibility of Telugu stars in the North.
As the weekend approaches, all eyes remain on whether Monday Test can regain traction or be swept aside by incoming releases. For Teja Sajja, this is just the beginning of his Hindi journey, with the coming weeks set to define his standing in the broader landscape of Indian cinema.
