Maidaan Box Office Estimate Day 1: Ajay Devgn starrer takes a low opening; collects Rs. 7.50 crores on Eid day (including previews)

Maidaan’s Box Office Debut: Slow Start with Hope for Improvement

Ajay Devgn’s new movie Maidaan hasn’t gotten off to a strong start at the Indian box office. On its opening day, the film earned somewhere between Rs. 7 crore and Rs. 8 crore (approximately $875,000 to $1 million USD). This number includes Rs. 2.5 crore (around $312,500 USD) that came from special preview screenings held before the official release.

This is considered a weak opening for a major Bollywood film, and analysts are hoping Maidaan can pick up steam in the coming weeks.

Here’s a breakdown of the details:

• Lower-than-expected earnings: Trade reports suggest Maidaan made around Rs. 5 crore (roughly $625,000 USD) on its actual opening day (excluding previews). This is significantly lower than what was anticipated for a movie starring a big Bollywood actor like Ajay Devgn.
• Positive audience response: Despite the low ticket sales, initial reports from moviegoers who saw Maidaan are positive. This is a good sign, but the question remains: will these positive reviews translate into more people buying tickets in the long run?

Challenges Maidaan Faced:

• Multiple delays: The release of Maidaan was pushed back several times, which can sometimes dampen audience enthusiasm for a film.
• Competition: Maidaan opened on the same day as another big-budget Bollywood movie, “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,” which may have divided ticket sales.

Looking Ahead:

Industry experts are now watching to see how Maidaan performs over the next few days. Here are some key factors:

• Friday hold: Will the number of tickets sold on Friday (the first full day after release) be similar to Thursday’s opening day numbers, or will they drop significantly?
• Weekend jump: Ideally, ticket sales should increase on Saturday and Sunday. A strong weekend showing would be a positive sign for the film’s overall success.

Overall, Maidaan’s box office performance so far is disappointing, but there’s still a chance the film could find its audience and do well in the coming weeks.