The initial days of February were slow for most films at the box office, but Vicky Kaushal’s historical drama Chhaava brought a ray of hope with its strong theatrical performance. Meanwhile, Mere Husband Ki Biwi, starring Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, and Bhumi Pednekar, struggled from day one. With the weekend providing an opportunity for better earnings, let’s take a look at how these films fared on Sunday.
Mere Husband Ki Biwi Struggles to Gain Momentum
Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, and Rakul Preet Singh’s comedy-drama Mere Husband Ki Biwi hit theaters on February 21. Sunday marked the film’s third day in cinemas and its first weekend collection was below expectations. Instead of capitalizing on the weekend rush, the film saw a decline in earnings.
On Sunday, Mere Husband Ki Biwi earned Rs 1.11 crore, falling from Saturday’s collection of Rs 1.7 crore. With this, the total box office earnings of the film now stand at Rs 4.31 crore. The film needs a major boost in the coming days to sustain itself in cinemas.
Chhaava Continues Its Box Office Dominance
Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has been enjoying a successful run since its release on February 14. The film is currently in its second week and continues to perform well at the box office.
On its 10th day (Sunday), Chhaava earned Rs 40 crore. Although this marked a slight dip from Saturday’s collection of Rs 44 crore, the film remains a strong contender at the box office. With this, the total collection of Chhaava has now soared to Rs 326.75 crore, establishing it as one of the biggest hits of the year.
Captain America: Brave New World Fails to Impress Indian Audiences
The much-anticipated Marvel film Captain America: Brave New World struggled to make an impact on Indian audiences. Despite positive reviews from critics, the film failed to generate significant box office numbers in India.
On its first day, the film earned Rs 4.3 crore, but with each passing day, its earnings declined. On its 10th day (Sunday), the film collected just Rs 35 lakh, bringing its total earnings in India to Rs 6.84 crore. Given its weak performance, Captain America: Brave New World faces an uphill battle to sustain itself in Indian theaters.
Thandel Performs Well Amid Bollywood Competition
To compete with Bollywood releases, South Indian superstar Naga Chaitanya’s Thandel hit theaters on February 7. The film, which also features Sai Pallavi in a leading role, has been performing better than some Bollywood films at the box office.
Thandel opened strong with Rs 11.5 crore on its first day. On its 17th day (Sunday), the film earned Rs 1.16 crore, bringing its total collection to Rs 63.48 crore. Despite competing with Bollywood titles, Thandel has managed to maintain a steady audience, proving the power of South Indian cinema.
While Chhaava continues to dominate the box office, Mere Husband Ki Biwi and Captain America: Brave New World have struggled to maintain momentum. Meanwhile, Thandel has managed to hold its ground, adding to the increasing success of South Indian films in the pan-India market.
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