Maidaan Scores Well With Critics, Struggles at Box Office: Can Weekdays Bring Revival?
Despite positive reviews and a strong opening boosted by previews and the Eid holiday, Ajay Devgn's sports drama "Maidaan" has collected a lower-than-expected total at the box office.
The film chronicles the life of legendary football coach Syed Abdul Rahim. Early buzz suggested a potential hit, with good word-of-mouth spreading among viewers. Additionally, a four-day opening weekend, including Wednesday previews, offered a chance for a solid start.
However, the box office numbers tell a different story. While Wednesday and Thursday (Eid) brought in a decent ₹7.25 crore, collections dipped significantly on Friday, the second day of Eid, managing only ₹2.80 crore. The weekend partially recovered, with Saturday and Sunday collections reaching ₹5.65 crore and ₹6.52 crore respectively. Still, the total India business for the opening weekend stands at a modest ₹22.22 crore.
Analysts believe performance in urban centers was better than average. However, the film needed a bigger jump in ticket sales on Friday and a stronger weekend showing to establish itself.
But the real challenge begins now. Monday is often referred to as the "make-or-break" day for new releases. How "Maidaan" performs on weekdays will be crucial in determining its overall success.
Here's a breakdown of the situation:
Positives: Strong reviews, lack of competition in near future.
Negatives: Lower-than-expected opening weekend collections, need for stronger weekday performance.
The coming days will be a test for "Maidaan." Can positive word-of-mouth and a lack of competition translate into sustained ticket sales? Or will the film struggle to find its footing at the box office? Only time will tell.
Despite positive reviews and a strong opening boosted by previews and the Eid holiday, Ajay Devgn's sports drama "Maidaan" has collected a lower-than-expected total at the box office.
The film chronicles the life of legendary football coach Syed Abdul Rahim. Early buzz suggested a potential hit, with good word-of-mouth spreading among viewers. Additionally, a four-day opening weekend, including Wednesday previews, offered a chance for a solid start.
However, the box office numbers tell a different story. While Wednesday and Thursday (Eid) brought in a decent ₹7.25 crore, collections dipped significantly on Friday, the second day of Eid, managing only ₹2.80 crore. The weekend partially recovered, with Saturday and Sunday collections reaching ₹5.65 crore and ₹6.52 crore respectively. Still, the total India business for the opening weekend stands at a modest ₹22.22 crore.
Analysts believe performance in urban centers was better than average. However, the film needed a bigger jump in ticket sales on Friday and a stronger weekend showing to establish itself.
Maidaan Scores Well With Critics, Struggles at Box Office
Here's a ray of hope for "Maidaan": critics have showered the film with praise. Additionally, there are no major releases competing for audience attention in the coming weeks. This could allow "Maidaan" to stay afloat in theaters and potentially find its audience.But the real challenge begins now. Monday is often referred to as the "make-or-break" day for new releases. How "Maidaan" performs on weekdays will be crucial in determining its overall success.
Here's a breakdown of the situation:
Positives: Strong reviews, lack of competition in near future.
Negatives: Lower-than-expected opening weekend collections, need for stronger weekday performance.
The coming days will be a test for "Maidaan." Can positive word-of-mouth and a lack of competition translate into sustained ticket sales? Or will the film struggle to find its footing at the box office? Only time will tell.
