February 2024 Box Office Expectations: Article 370 Along With 6 Films May Touch 230 Crore To Beat The Best In 5 Years

February 2024’s movies might not be box office gold! January’s ticket sales were low, and February’s 7 new releases aim for a combined total of 200 crore, which is a lot of money. But there’s a catch: these are mostly smaller films, not big blockbusters. The biggest one, a love story starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, might make 60-80 crore. So, reaching 200 crore seems unlikely for all of them together. Could they surprise us? We’ll have to wait and see!

Here’s a breakdown:

• January’s box office was bad, the worst start in 5 years.
• February has 7 new movies, aiming for 200 crore total.
• But these are mostly smaller films, not big hits.
• Even the biggest one, a romance, might only make 60-80 crore.
• So, reaching 200 crore for all seems tough.

February 2024 Box Office Expectations:

• January 2024’s low earnings raise concerns for February, despite seven releases planned.
• Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon’s “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya” appears most promising, potentially earning 60-80 crore.
• Other releases have limited buzz and cater to niche audiences, making it difficult to collectively reach the 150-200 crore target.
• Comparisons to previous years:
  • 2023’s February had two Bollywood releases and one Hollywood, earning less than 50 crore combined.
  • 2020, the highest-grossing pre-pandemic February, saw six releases reaching 229 crore but no major hits.
  • 2022 had “Gangubai Kathiawadi” as the sole success, collecting 128 crore with two other films making up 22 crore.

Individual film predictions:

• Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya: Strongest contender, but hype is moderate.
• Mirg: Limited appeal due to being a tribute film.
• Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak?: Niche drama likely to have low earnings.
• Operation Valentine: Varun Tej’s debut might reach 5-6 crore, similar to recent South Indian film performances.
• Kuch Khatta Ho Jaaye: Guru Randhawa’s popularity could lead to 15-20 crore, but an optimistic estimate.
• Crakk: Vidyut Jammwal’s loyal fanbase might bring in 25-28 crore despite past flops.
• Article 370: Yami Gautam’s established fanbase suggests a potential 8-10 crore.

Conclusion:

While February 2024 has more releases than past years, it lacks a clear blockbuster and faces tough competition. Individually, most films have limited earning potential based on current buzz and genre. “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya” has the best chance, but exceeding the 150 crore mark seems unlikely for all releases combined.