Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgan’s First Movie Starts Slowly, Earns Rs 1.5 Crore at the Box Office
Azaad: A Disappointing Start at the Box Office
Director Abhishek Kapoor’s much-anticipated period drama Azaad has had a disappointing start at the box office. The film, which was heavily marketed as the acting debut of Aaman Devgan, the nephew of actor Ajay Devgn and Rasha Thadani, the daughter of Raveena Tandon, opened to low numbers.
Low Box Office Numbers
According to Sacnilk, Azaad earned just Rs 1.5 crore on its opening day, with poor occupancy rates throughout the day. The morning shows had a meagre 5% occupancy and the evening shows performed slightly better with a 26% occupancy rate.
Director’s Previous Successes
Abhishek, who has previously introduced newcomers such as Sushant Singh Rajput in Kai Po Che and Sara Ali Khan in Kedarnath, faced a tough challenge with Azaad’s debut. While Kai Po Che and Kedarnath both went on to become hits, Azaad seems to be struggling to find its footing.
In comparison, Kai Po Che, released in 2013, made Rs 4.5 crore on its opening day and went on to earn around Rs 50 crore during its domestic run. Similarly, Kedarnath, released five years later, made Rs 6.8 crore on the opening day and eventually grossed Rs 66 crore domestically.
Abhishek Kapoor’s last directorial, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, also underperformed, minting Rs 28 crore after a Rs 3.5 crore opening. With Azaad’s disappointing debut, the film has become his lowest-ever opening.
Competition at the Box Office
The film clashed with Kangana Ranaut’s long-delayed political drama Emergency, which fared only slightly better, earning Rs 2.5 crore on its opening day.
Conclusion
Despite the star-studded cast and the buzz surrounding the debut of Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani, Azaad has failed to make a mark at the box office. The disappointing numbers on its opening day suggest that the film may struggle to attract audiences in the coming days. It remains to be seen if word-of-mouth and positive reviews can help turn the tide for Azaad and give it a fighting chance at the box office.