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Kapkapiii Opens to Mixed Reviews and Modest Box Office Start

The Hindi remake of Malayalam hit Romancham, directed by the late Sangeeth Sivan, relies on audience word-of-mouth for future franchise plans.

Tusshar Kapoor on a poster of his new film, Kapkapiii.
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Overview

  • Kapkapiii, a horror-comedy starring Shreyas Talpade and Tusshar Kapoor, debuted in theaters on May 23, 2025, with limited screens and a Rs 15 lakh opening day collection.
  • The film, completed under the late Sangeeth Sivan's direction, serves as his final project and blends supernatural scares with comedic elements.
  • Critical reception has been mixed, with praise for Shreyas Talpade's performance but criticism of the screenplay's uneven balance between humor and horror.
  • The movie ends with a hint of a sequel, though plans for expanding it into a franchise depend on audience reception and box office performance.
  • Kapkapiii competes against other releases like Bhool Chuk Maaf and Kesari Veer, with its future success heavily reliant on word-of-mouth growth over the weekend.