Bhool Chuk Maaf Box Office Collection Surprises
The film's success can be attributed to its unique storyline, which follows the story of Ranjan, a hopeless romantic who gets trapped in a time loop that resets each day to their Haldi ceremony, and explores his struggles to break free from this cycle. With a 25.18% occupancy rate in Hindi cinemas on May 24, Bhool Chuk Maaf is off to a strong start.
Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's romantic comedy 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' has collected Rs 16 crores at the Indian box office over its opening weekend, fueled by positive word-of-mouth and stellar performances, despite controversy surrounding its box office reporting.
The film witnessed steady growth, opening on Friday with Rs 7 crores and seeing a 28.57% jump on Saturday, collecting Rs 9 crores. The total collection has crossed the Rs 16 crore mark, showing a promising trend for its theatrical run. The film features a talented ensemble cast, including Seema Pahwa, Raghubir Yadav, Sanjay Mishra, and Zakir Hussain, adding charm to its quirky time-loop plot.
However, Maddock Films is facing allegations of manipulating the box office performance of Bhool Chuk Maaf, with claims of self-bookings by the production house on the film's opening day artificially inflating the collection. Industry estimates suggest the actual business was only Rs 2-3 crore, compared to the reported Rs 6-6.5 crore. This has raised questions about the credibility of the film's box office success.
The controversy surrounding the film's box office reporting has sparked concerns about the transparency of Maddock Films' practices, with some citing YRF as a more reliable example of honest reporting. Despite this, the film's underlying themes and fun, repetitive time-loop narrative have been well-received by audiences and critics alike, making it a promising theatrical run.