Dhaakad gets poor response, shows replaced with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 in many cities
Both Kangana Ranaut starrer Dhaakad and Kartik-Kiara starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 released on the same day. While the former failed to create the magic and fell short of its target, the latter sored above its expectations. Since its release Dhaakad managed to make just approximately 1 crore a day which is way less than the latter’s profit. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 took on a promising start and started with 14.11 crores on the first day , 18.34 crores on the second day followed by about 23.51 crores on the third day. Considering the dismal showing of Dhaakad, and Kartik Aryan’s growing demand, the movie is on its road to making at least 120 crores by this week end.
Dhaakad failed to live upto the hype, got shelved in many Theatres
Although both the movies were expected to do well and they both got released on May 20. Dhaakad in spite of showcasing a promising thriller failed to live up to its expectations and failed miserably. The trailer promised a stylish action thriller and attempted to bring something new to the table. Moreover, the Kangana starrer movie clashed with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, starring Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani and Tabu. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 starring kartik and Kiara created so much buzz for the movie . Kartik Aryan movie craze is expected to grow more with time. Dhaakad was a complete turn down and merely made 50 lakhs on the opening day as compared to 14.11 lakhs for Bhool Bhulaiyaa.
Dhaakad gets poor response , Shows cancelled at many theatres Replaced with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
With a collection of a mere 50 lakhs in the first day, it got industry surprised. Audience didn’t look forward to the movie. There were shows in many theatres which got cancelled due to empty theatres and the word of moth spread like wild fire. Meanwhile people enjoyed Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 a light hearted comedy enjoyed by the audience. Over three days it has gradually shown increase in audience number and in 3 days touched more than 50 crores.
Dhaakad released in limited single screen cinema forcing cancellation
Dhaakad opened with dismal showing in single screen theatres. Most of the theatres were either empty or had seats occupied. On Saturday many theatres did not play the movie. Multiplexes also reduced the shows and in the coming days the movie is likely to be replaced by Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.Here is a tweet of one of Kangana’s fans who thinks movie was a let down.
Most Theatres replace Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 due to low audience
Most theatres in the country have replaced the movie with Kartik’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. Mumbai’s famous Maratha Mandir which was playing the film in 1 show has discontinued it from Sunday and replaced with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 has taken over the slot. In G7 multiplex, popularly known as Gaiety-Galaxy, Dhaakad was played for 2 days in Galaxy, which has the capacity of nearly 1000 too got reduced to 230
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