Kartik Aaryan’s latest film Shehzada did not have an impressive opening on Friday, with a reported collection of ₹7 crores on its first day. This is much lower than Kartik’s career-best opener, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.
The film, which stars Kriti Sanon alongside Kartik and is directed by Rohit Dhawan, is an official Hindi remake of the Telugu film Ala Vaikunthapurramloo which featured Allu Arjun in the lead role.
The Hindi version also stars Paresh Rawal, Ronit Roy, Sunny Hinduja, and Manisha Koirala. While early estimates predict a ₹7 crore opening, it is a significant contrast to the ₹14 crores gross collected by Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 on its opening day. Kriti and Kartik had previously collaborated on the film Luka Chuppi.
Taran Adarsh also shared figures from all prominent multiplex chains. “SHEHZADA NATIONAL CHAINS DAY 1 STATUS… #Shehzada #PVR: 1.47 cr #INOX: 92 lacs #Cinepolis: 53 lacs Total: ₹ 2.92 cr,” he wrote.
A comprehensive report on the film’s collections will be out soon.