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Bhool Chuk Maaf Crosses Rs 42 Crore in Six Days Following Release Dispute

Positive word-of-mouth fueled the rom-com’s steady growth despite mixed reviews ahead of its June 6 Amazon Prime Video debut

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Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films’ Bhool Chuk Maaf: The Small Film With a Big Heart That’s Winning India Over | Image: Bhool Chuk Maaf
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Overview

  • After a court-mandated settlement with PVR INOX, Bhool Chuk Maaf premiered in theaters on May 23 following a distribution dispute between Maddock Films and the multiplex chain.
  • The Karan Sharma–directed rom-com grossed Rs 3.60 crore on its sixth day, lifting its six-day total to Rs 42.01 crore at the Indian box office.
  • With a reported budget of Rs 50 crore, the film has recouped roughly 84 percent of its production cost in its first week.
  • Its small-town narrative and performances by Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi have driven audience interest despite mixed critical reviews.
  • The film is scheduled to arrive on Amazon Prime Video on June 6 and will face competition from Housefull 5 and the Hindi-dubbed thriller Thug Life.