Despite a wide release and star-studded cast, The Bhootnii struggles at the box office with underwhelming numbers. Can word-of-mouth salvage it?
May 2, 2025 | Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, and Palak Tiwari starrer The Bhootnii has had a lukewarm start at the box office. According to early trade estimates, the film earned just ₹0.65 crore nett on Day 1, a disappointing figure considering its wide release across 2,500 screens and a production budget of ₹50 crore.
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📊 The Bhootnii Day 1 Box Office Collection
- Day 1 India Nett (Trade Figure): ₹0.65 crore
- Budget: ₹50 crore (including P&A)
- Screens: ~2,500 across India
- Verdict So Far: Poor opening, lower than expectations
💰 Box Office Comparison: Where The Bhootnii Stands
2025 Hindi Film Opening Day Rankings (Selected):
| Rank | Film | Day 1 Nett |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chhaava | ₹29 crore |
| 2 | Sikandar | ₹25 crore |
| 5 | Kesari Chapter 2 | ₹7.5 crore |
| 13 | CrazXy | ₹0.9 crore |
| 14 | The Bhootnii | ₹0.65 crore |
| 16 | Superboys of Malegaon | ₹0.5 crore |
Despite heavy promotions and recognizable names, The Bhootnii has opened lower than smaller films like CrazXy and is far behind mid-tier releases like Deva and The Diplomat.
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🎯 Hit Or Flop Criteria
For The Bhootnii to be declared:
- Hit: Minimum ₹60 crore
- Average: ₹50 crore
- Current Projection: Below average unless weekend growth surprises
🎬 Outlook: Can The Bhootnii Recover?
Given its genre (horror-comedy), timing, and clash with strong-performing Raid 2, the road ahead looks tough. The Bhootnii needs a massive jump over the weekend and strong word-of-mouth to sustain beyond Week 1.
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