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Mookuthi Amman 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Nayanthara Film Opens Decently

2 reports from 2 outlets over 7 hours.

1. ND NDTV · 18 h
   Mookuthi Amman 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Nayanthara Film Opens Decently

   Words only this outlet used: Decently.

2. TI Times of India · 12 h
   'Mookuthi Amman 2' box office collection day 1 vs 'Jailer 2': Nayanthara starrer opens with Rs 1.88 cr; Rajinikanth's film sees 62.5% drop on day 23

   Words only this outlet used: Jailer, starrer, Rs, 88 cr, Rajinikanth's, sees 62, 5, drop, 23.

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6. If you shared one of these headlines, which would it be, and why?

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