Fighter Box Office Day 5: Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone Starrer Sees A STEEP Drop Collects Approx. Rs. 8.5 Crore. on Monday
January 30, 2024Fighter Flies High, Then Faces Turbulence: A Box Office Breakdown
The highly anticipated action film Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, took off with a decent opening last week. Hopes were high that the positive reviews and strong word-of-mouth would propel it towards box office glory. However, like a plane hitting unexpected turbulence, Fighter’s journey has taken a sudden dip.
Here’s a breakdown of the situation:
Opening Strong, But Growth Stalled: Fighter started well, raking in around Rs. 24 crore on its opening day. But unlike most successful films, its earnings didn’t climb significantly over the weekend. It seemed stuck in a holding pattern, even with Republic Day giving it a potential boost.
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Massive Monday Drop: Then came Monday, the dreaded “Khooni Monday” for Bollywood films. This is when the audience usually shrinks, revealing a movie’s true potential. And for Fighter, the drop was a whopper – a staggering 70% compared to its opening day!
Numbers Speak Volumes: The numbers paint a clear picture. Compared to its first day, collections on Monday plummeted from Rs. 24 crore to a mere Rs. 8.5 crore. That’s a massive 80% drop from its Republic Day peak of Rs. 41.20 crore. These figures indicate that despite the initial buzz, Fighter hasn’t truly taken off with the masses, especially in key circuits like Rajasthan and Gujarat.
200 Crore Club Dreams Dimming: With these statistics, reaching the coveted Rs. 200 crore club seems unlikely for Fighter. Its total collection till Monday stands at Rs. 123.60 crore, with a long climb required to reach the coveted mark.
A Ray of Hope? There are still some whispers that Fighter might just limp across the finish line and touch the Rs. 200 crore mark. This might happen if it manages to sustain decent collections in the coming weeks, but that’s a big “if” at this point.
The Verdict: While Fighter initially showed promise, its Monday blues raise serious questions about its long-term success. Whether it manages to regain altitude and soar towards the Rs. 200 crore club or remains grounded remains to be seen. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining its box office fate.
