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Bhool Chuk Maaf Sees Mixed Reviews and Modest Box Office Growth in Opening Days

The Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi starrer earned ₹16 crore over two days, with heavy ticket discounts and a two-week theatrical run before its OTT debut.

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Bhool Chuk Maaf box office collection day 1: Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi in a still from the film.
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Overview

  • Bhool Chuk Maaf opened on May 23, earning ₹6.75 crore on its first day and an estimated ₹9 crore on its second day, bringing its two-day total to ₹16 crore.
  • The film faced significant distribution challenges, including a legal dispute with PVR INOX over its initial plan for a direct-to-OTT release, which was later reversed by court order.
  • Audience response has been mixed, with some highlighting subtitle errors and empty theatres, while others appreciated the lighthearted time-loop romantic comedy set in Varanasi.
  • Significant ticket discounts, with prices as low as ₹10-₹22 in some locations, were offered to boost attendance during its theatrical run.
  • The movie will have a two-week theatrical window before streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting June 6, as per the court-mediated settlement.