The box office scene has been buzzing with multiple high-profile releases, from horror-comedies to action-packed dramas. With Stree 2 dominating, films like Khel Khel Mein, Thangalaan, Double Ismart, and Mr. Bachchan are competing for audience attention. Let’s dive into the early collections and the audience’s response to these films.
Stree 2: A Horror Comedy Sensation
Stree 2 has continued its dominance at the Indian box office. Directed by Amar Kaushik and starring Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, and Pankaj Tripathi, the film made an explosive start. Within two days, it crossed the ₹100 crore mark, much higher than anticipated. Released alongside other major titles, Stree 2 outperformed its competitors, securing a strong hold at the box office on its second day. The film’s supernatural and comedic elements seem to have struck the right chord with audiences.
With its horror-comedy theme, Stree 2 has managed to capture the pulse of Indian moviegoers, leaving its mark with a commanding box office collection.
Khel Khel Mein: Akshay Kumar’s Latest Hit
Another movie making waves is Khel Khel Mein, directed by Mudassar Aziz and led by Akshay Kumar. Despite receiving fewer screens compared to its competitors, Khel Khel Mein has garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews from both audiences and critics alike. The film, which has an ensemble cast including Fardeen Khan, Taapsee Pannu, and Pragya Jaiswal, is proving to be a solid performer at the box office.
The movie managed a modest opening, generating ₹55.96 crore on its first day, but saw remarkable growth on its second day. With a net collection of ₹60 crore on day two, Khel Khel Mein is shaping up to be a sleeper hit. Expect a further surge in the coming days as the positive word-of-mouth continues to spread.
Mr. Bachchan: A Disappointing Remake
Mr. Bachchan, the official Telugu remake of Ajay Devgn’s Raid, directed by Harish Shankar, entered the box office race with high expectations. Starring Ravi Teja, Jagapathi Babu, and Bhagyashree, the film’s trailer showed promise. However, despite initial curiosity, Mr. Bachchan faced negative reviews and widespread trolling on social media. Many viewers found it to be a lackluster adaptation compared to the original Bollywood film.
In its first two days, Mr. Bachchan managed to collect only ₹8 crore in India, with a global box office collection of ₹43 lakh, significantly below expectations. Unless the film sees a miraculous turnaround over the weekend, it might struggle to survive in a competitive market.
Thangalaan: A Southern Success Story
Thangalaan, directed by Pa. Ranjith and starring Vikram, has done impressively well, particularly in the Tamil and Telugu markets. The film was initially planned for a pan-India release across multiple languages, but the Hindi version didn’t make it to the screens.
Despite this setback, Thangalaan saw a successful debut, with collections of ₹15 crore on the first day. By day two, the film continued its strong performance with a net collection of ₹75 crore, bringing the total to ₹144 crore in just two days. Internationally, Thangalaan has grossed ₹8 crore, pushing its worldwide earnings to ₹33.70 crore.
The movie’s stronghold in the southern market, coupled with positive reviews, especially from Tamil-speaking audiences, is a good indicator of its potential long-term success. If the Hindi version gets a strategic release, it could further boost Thangalaan’s box office fortunes.
Double Ismart: A Mixed Bag for Fans
Double Ismart, directed by Puri Jagannadh and starring Ram Pothineni, aimed to build on the success of its predecessor, Smart Shankar. However, the film has received mixed-to-positive responses from Telugu audiences. While the first film was a crowd-pleaser, Double Ismart seems to have struggled to live up to heightened expectations.
On its first day, Double Ismart earned ₹8.65 crore in India, which fell short of predictions. On the second day, its occupancy rate dropped by 30-35%, resulting in a collection of ₹20 lakh. After two days, Double Ismart collected ₹144 crore in India, with an additional ₹34 lakh from overseas markets, pushing the total worldwide earnings to ₹23 crore.
Though the film is yet to make an impact in the Hindi market, its southern run is expected to remain steady, though not spectacular.
Vedaa: John Abraham’s Surprise Hit
Vedaa, directed by Nikhil Advani and starring John Abraham, Sarwari, and Tamannaah Bhatia, surprised many with its strong box office performance, despite competing with Stree 2. With limited screens and mixed reviews, Vedaa was expected to struggle. However, the film managed to exceed expectations, with a first-day net collection of ₹75 lakh.
On its second day, the movie saw a decline in collections, mainly due to mixed reactions from audiences. The two-day total for Vedaa now stands at ₹10.25 crore in India, with an international gross of ₹2 crore, bringing the worldwide total to ₹144 crore. The film is poised to benefit from the upcoming holidays, and with any luck, Vedaa could show significant growth in the coming days.
The Battle for Box Office Supremacy Continues
With each of these films delivering unique experiences to audiences, the box office race remains competitive. Stree 2 has emerged as the clear front-runner, but films like Khel Khel Mein, Thangalaan, and Vedaa have the potential to perform strongly over the weekend. As for Mr. Bachchan and Double Ismart, unless they see drastic improvements in public sentiment, they might face an uphill battle.
As the weekend progresses and more films release, the Indian box office will continue to witness intense competition. Stay tuned for more updates on the collections and performances of these exciting films!