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Bhool Chuk Maaf Opens in Theatres After OTT Dispute and Geopolitical Delays

The time-loop rom-com starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi releases on May 23 with 17,000 advance tickets sold and modest box office expectations.

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Overview

  • Bhool Chuk Maaf, a romantic comedy set in Varanasi, follows a groom stuck in a time loop before his wedding, starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi.
  • Initially planned for a May 9 release, the film faced delays due to Indo-Pak tensions and a legal battle over its distribution strategy.
  • A court settlement reinstated a theatrical release, with the movie premiering on May 23 ahead of a June 6 OTT debut on Amazon Prime Video.
  • Advance bookings have reached 17,000 tickets, with industry projections estimating an opening day collection of ₹4–5 crore.
  • Early reviews praise the film's humor and performances but note its predictable narrative and underutilized time-loop concept.