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Bollywood’s latest releases struggled at the box office on Friday. Farhan Akhtar’s ‘120 Bahadur’, based on the 1962 Rezangla battle, earned ₹2.35 crore on opening day, failing to meet expectations. Audiences gave mixed reactions, leaving producers and distributors hoping for a stronger weekend.
120 Bahadur’ Underperforms, ‘Masti 4’ Disappoints
New Delhi: Farhan Akhtar's film "120 Bahadur" had high expectations from audiences. Released on November 21st, the film didn't have a strong start at the box office. It collected ₹2.35 crore on opening day.
The film's story is based on the 1962 Battle of Rezangla. Farhan Akhtar plays Major Shaitan Singh. The film is directed by Rajneesh Ghai and also stars Ritesh Sidhwani. Rashi Khanna's presence as the lead actress is expected to attract audiences.
Experts say that the opening day collections were not as expected, but the film's success will depend on its first weekend earnings.
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Meanwhile, the comedy franchise "Masti 4" also had a slow start. The film stars Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani. The film collected ₹2.50 crore on Friday.
According to initial feedback, the film's story and comedy didn't particularly impress audiences. However, if word-of-mouth remains positive over the weekend, some improvement may be seen.
The box office collections of Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh starrer "De De Pyaar De 2" are steadily declining. On Friday, the film earned ₹2.25 crore.
The film had a strong opening day and a somewhat successful first weekend, but now it is experiencing a steady decline in earnings.
Experts believe that "120 Bahadur," based on war and military adventure, didn't appeal to audiences as a thrilling entertainment. Meanwhile, "Masti 4"'s comic script and the heightened expectations for a sequel also fell short.
Additionally, cinemas are witnessing lower footfall due to the release of several major films and OTT platforms.
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Filmmakers' hopes are now pinned on opening weekend earnings. If audience numbers increase due to word-of-mouth and positive reviews, overall collections could improve.
According to box office experts, Farhan Akhtar's "120 Bahadur" and "Masti 4" both underperformed on their opening days. Meanwhile, the declining earnings of "De De Pyaar De 2" are also a topic of discussion.
