Filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s historical epic Ponniyin Selvan: II, for the first time since its release last week, delivered a single-digital haul on Wednesday. The film, which had been clocking impressive double-digit figures for five days in a row, is likely to get a push on its second weekend. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Ponniyin Selvan: II earned Rs 8 crore across India (early estimates) on Wednesday. The film now stands at an all-India total of around Rs 122.25 crore. Worldwide, the film is nearing the Rs 250 crore mark. Also Read | Vikram fractures rib during Thangalaan rehearsals, takes break from Pa Ranjith film The Aishwarya Rai-starrer had an occupancy of 26.67% in Tamil regions, which was the highest, followed by 14.63% in Malayalam regions, 12.59% in Telugu and 7.91% in Hindi.Recommended for you1Happy Birthday Trisha: When Mani Ratnam’s Kundhavai said ‘cinema is not my cup of tea’. Watch2Wondering why readers are miffed with Mani Ratnam after Ponniyin Selvan 2? Here are are five reasons3‘Vetrimaaran-Dhanush’s next film to be set in the backdrop of KGF’: Producer Gnanavel Raja The official Twitter page of Ratnam’s production house, Madras Talkies, tweeted on Tuesday the film had an impressive overseas weekend as well. “Over 3.5 million $ grossed in the first weekend! Thank you for the love! #PS2 makes its mark at number 8 at the US weekend box office!” the tweet had read. Also Read | The real Aamir Khan: How Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist remained relevant for 35 years in ever-changing India Entertainment industry tracker Ramesh Bala had previously tweeted how after a good weekend total, weekdays were “crucial” for  Ponniyin Selvan 2. “All-time Top 3 #Kollywood Grossers @ the TN Box office : 1. #PS1 2. #Vikram 3. #Viswasam #PS2 had a good 4-days opening weekend at the TN Box office.. Weekdays and 2nd weekend are crucial.” All-time Top 3 #Kollywood Grossers @ the TN Box office : 1. #PS1 2. #Vikram 3. #Viswasam #PS2 had a good 4-days opening weekend at the TN Box office.. Weekdays and 2nd weekend are crucial.. "” Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) May 2, 2023 Ponniyin Selvan 2 is the second instalment in Mani Ratnam"™s two-part series based on Kalki Krishnamurthy"™s epic novel of the same name. The first film also broke several box office records and registered a worldwide collection of Rs 500 cr. While the sequel is trailing behind in terms of box office, eyes are on where it’ll eventually end its final run.Also ReadManobala dies at 69: Vijay, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and others pay trib...Ponniyin Selvan 2 box office collection Day 5: Aishwarya Rai film stays s...First look posters of Mari Selvaraj's upcoming film Maamannan take social...Vikram quotes Rajinikanth dialogue as PS 2 cast tests their Hindi knowled... The period epic features an ensemble cast that includes Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan and Sobhita Dhulipala, among others. The film has been receiving a positive response from all corners and debuted with massive acclaim.