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Nikita Roy Opens to Polarized Reviews, Struggles at Box Office

Strong lead performances with thoughtful exploration of faith have failed to draw larger audiences to theaters in stiff summer competition

Overview

  • Kussh S. Sinha marks his Hindi feature debut after postponing the release twice to secure favorable theater availability
  • Critics single out Sonakshi Sinha’s steely portrayal and Paresh Rawal’s understated menace as the film’s standout elements
  • Reviewers applaud its thematic interrogation of rationalism versus blind faith even as many fault the rushed climax and uneven pacing
  • Day-one collections are estimated at INR 22 lakh, placing it among Bollywood’s weakest opening weekends of 2025
  • A high-profile endorsement by Salman Khan on July 16 preceded its theatrical launch on July 18