The Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi starrer, "Bhool Chuk Maaf," is steadily making its way towards the Rs 60 crore mark at the box office after a ten-day theatrical run. The romantic comedy, directed by Karan Sharma, has seen a decent performance, particularly during its second weekend.
On its tenth day, which was the second Sunday, the film is estimated to have earned around ₹6 crore to ₹6.25 crore. This brings the total cumulative gross to approximately ₹57 crore to ₹58.85 crore in India. The film's occupancy rate on day 10 was around 21.86%, peaking during the evening shows.
The movie debuted with ₹7 crore on its first day and wrapped up its first weekend with ₹28 crore. Despite mixed reviews and word-of-mouth, "Bhool Chuk Maaf" managed a reasonable trend on weekdays, concluding its first week with a respectable ₹43 crore. The second Friday saw a collection of ₹3 crore, followed by a surge on the second Saturday with ₹5 crore to ₹5.15 crore, a jump of over 60% from the previous day.
"Bhool Chuk Maaf" is a time-loop narrative revolving around Ranjan, played by Rajkummar Rao, who finds himself stuck reliving his 'haldi day' in Banaras due to a broken promise. The film combines small-town romance with a mythological twist, attempting to blend humor and a social message.
However, the film has received mixed reviews from critics. Some have praised Rajkummar Rao's performance and comic timing, noting that he carries the film and makes the audience root for his character. Wamiqa Gabbi's portrayal of Titli has been described as lively, though some found her character overly childish. The supporting cast, including seasoned actors like Seema Pahwa, Sanjay Mishra, and Raghubeer Yadav, have also been commended for their performances.
Despite the positives, several critics have pointed out the film's shortcomings. The chemistry between the lead pair has been described as decent but lacking a true spark. Some humor, such as recurring pregnancy jokes, has been labeled as outdated and cringe-worthy. The film's music has also been criticized as forgettable and disruptive to the flow.
A common critique is that the film tries to do too much, attempting to blend comedy with a social message, which results in an uneven and somewhat confusing narrative. Some critics felt that the time loop concept was not wisely planned and that the film suffered from loopholes and inconsistencies. Others found the love story to be lopsided and the humor crass.
Looking ahead, the theatrical run of "Bhool Chuk Maaf" may be impacted by its expected streaming release on OTT platforms in a couple of days. Additionally, the release of major films like "Housefull 5" and "Thug Life" in the coming weekend is expected to reduce the screen count for "Bhool Chuk Maaf," potentially affecting its box office collections.
Despite these challenges, "Bhool Chuk Maaf" has performed decently at the box office, and is expected to surpass the ₹60 crore mark soon.
Day-wise box office collections: Day 1: ₹7.00 crore Day 2: ₹9.50 crore Day 3: ₹11.50 crore Day 4: ₹4.25 crore Day 5: ₹4.75 crore Day 6: ₹3.25 crore Day 7: ₹2.75 crore Day 8: ₹3.25 crore Day 9: ₹5.15 crore Day 10: ₹6.25 crore (estimated)
