📉 Box Office Performance Slows Down After Opening Weekend
February 23, 2025: 🎭 A Mix of Humor and Chaos, But a Sluggish Run at the Box Office
Despite receiving positive reviews for its humor and performances, Mere Husband Ki Biwi has failed to gain strong momentum at the box office. The romantic-comedy, starring Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, and Rakul Preet Singh, saw a sharp decline in earnings on Day 3, collecting just ₹2 lakh on Sunday.
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📊 Box Office Breakdown (Domestic Collections)
- Day 1 (Friday, February 21): ₹1.5 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday, February 22): ₹1.65 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday, February 23): ₹0.02 crore (₹2 lakh)
- Total Collection (First Weekend): ₹3.17 crore
While the film opened decently, it failed to show significant growth over the weekend, which is crucial for a rom-com’s success.
🎬 About the Film
📌 Director: Mudassar Aziz
📌 Producers: Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh (Pooja Entertainment)
📌 Cast: Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Rakul Preet Singh, Aditya Seal, Dino Morea, Shakti Kapoor, Mukesh Rishi, Kanwaljit Singh, Anita Raj, Harsh Gujral
The story follows Ankur Chadha (Arjun Kapoor), who is torn between his ex-wife Prabhleen (Bhumi Pednekar) and his current love interest Antara (Rakul Preet Singh). Chaos ensues when Prabhleen suffers from retrograde amnesia, believing that Ankur has just proposed to her.
📝 Reviews and Audience Reception
Critics have praised the comic timing and performances, particularly Harsh Gujral’s portrayal of Ankur’s best friend, which has been highlighted as a scene-stealer.
⭐ Moneycontrol Review:
“One of the film’s biggest strengths is Harsh Gujral, who plays Ankur’s best friend. His impeccable comic timing and effortless delivery make him the scene-stealer. Every time he appears on screen, he guarantees laughter, making his character one of the film’s highlights.”
💭 Audience Verdict: Mixed reviews, with appreciation for humor and performances, but the storyline has been criticized for predictability.
🔮 Can the Film Recover?
With stiff competition from big releases like Chhaava and low weekday occupancy, the film faces an uphill battle to sustain itself at the box office.
🚨 Challenges:
✅ Competition from Chhaava and Babygirl
✅ Low theater occupancy
✅ Weak word-of-mouth
📅 If the collections don’t improve over the weekdays, Mere Husband Ki Biwi may struggle to cross ₹10 crore lifetime collections.
🔎 Will the film see a turnaround or fade out quickly? Stay tuned for more box office updates!
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