🎬 Bhool Chuk Maaf Gears Up for Release: Early Buzz, Advance Booking & Box Office Expectations
Bollywood’s much-anticipated comedy-drama Bhool Chuk Maaf, starring the talented duo Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, is all set to hit the big screens this Friday. With direction by Karan Sharma and backing from Maddock Films, the film has piqued interest ahead of its release, especially after a solid year for mid-budget content-driven cinema.
🎟️ Advance Booking Begins on a Decent Note
The film opened its advance booking window on Wednesday, two days before its release. As of now, it has managed to sell around 3,000 tickets across the top three national multiplex chains — PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. The bulk of the sales have come from PVR INOX, indicating strong urban interest.
Industry insiders suggest that with a full day still left for pre-sales, the film is on track to reach around 15,000 tickets sold in advance — a promising sign for a comedy drama of this scale.
📈 Opening Day Box Office Predictions
Trade analysts are cautiously optimistic about Bhool Chuk Maaf’s box office prospects. The film is currently tracking for an opening day collection between ₹2 crore and ₹3 crore, with potential to touch the ₹4 crore mark depending on:
- Spot bookings
- Walk-in audience
- Word-of-mouth reception
If the content resonates with viewers, especially families and younger audiences, the film could enjoy a steady theatrical run thanks to a relatively clear release calendar in the coming weeks.
⚔️ Competition Ahead: Clash with Raid 2
One hurdle in Bhool Chuk Maaf’s journey to box office success is Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2, which is currently dominating the box office and is expected to experience a second-weekend surge. Directed by Rajkummar Gupta, Raid 2 caters to a different audience base, but overlapping urban screens and multiplex attention could impact footfalls for Bhool Chuk Maaf.
👀 All Eyes on Reviews & Word-of-Mouth
With no major releases in the pipeline, Bhool Chuk Maaf has the opportunity to thrive — provided the film connects with its target audience. Initial reactions from critics and early viewers will be crucial in determining its trajectory. A strong word-of-mouth campaign can make all the difference for a mid-budget film like this one.
Final Thoughts
Bhool Chuk Maaf enters theaters with moderate buzz, a promising cast, and favorable release timing. If Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi’s chemistry hits the mark and the humor lands well, the film could very well become the next sleeper hit of the season.
Stay tuned for updates on its Day 1 box office numbers and audience reception.
