Box office: 'Bhaiyya Ji' collection dips further; recovery unlikely
What's the story
Manoj Bajpayee's latest revenge drama, Bhaiyya Ji, was expected to be a blockbuster, especially as it marked his reported 100th film milestone.
However, it has failed to captivate audiences, with daily earnings steadily decreasing since its release on May 24.
With the total collection barely crossing ₹9cr, the film's performance has left much to be desired.
Let's delve into its Day 9 box office numbers.
Collection fluctuations
Inconsistent box office collections for 'Bhaiyya Ji'
The earnings of the film have been inconsistent since its release.
On Day 1, Bhaiyya Ji collected ₹1.35cr, which increased to ₹1.75cr on Day 2 and further to ₹1.85cr on Day 3.
However, the collections began to decline from Day 4 onwards with earnings of ₹90 lakh, followed by a steady decrease in the subsequent days with ₹85 lakh on Day 5 and ₹75 lakh each on Days 6 and 7 respectively.
Collection breakdown
Detailed analysis of its box office journey on Day 9
The box office collection of Bhaiyya Ji fell from ₹56 lakh on Friday (Day 8) to ₹25 lakh on Day 9, a reduction of ₹31 Lakhs.
Now, the film's total collection stands at ₹9.01cr.
The occupancy rate of the film on Sunday was recorded at only 11.65%.
The already declining performance of Bhaiyya Ji faces additional pressure from Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's latest release, Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, which managed to rake in over ₹11cr within just two days.
All about the film
What is 'Bhaiyya Ji' all about?
Bhaiyya Ji reunites the creative forces behind Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (ZEE5), including director Apoorv Singh Karki and producer Vinod Bhanushali with Bajpayee.
In this film, a young man Vedant falls victim to a spoiled brat Abhimanyu's ruthless actions, igniting a relentless pursuit for justice led by Vedant's brother, Ramcharan aka Bhaiyya Ji.
Bajpayee aside, the film also stars Suvinder Vicky, Jatin Goswami, Vipin Sharma, and Zoya Hussain.
Statement
'Sometimes a criminal, sometimes a cop': Bajpayee on diverse roles
In a previous interview, Bajpayee shared his approach to transitioning between diverse roles in films.
He explained, "Sometimes, you essay the role of a criminal, sometimes a cop, sometimes someone who works with Intelligence, sometimes a rich man from Gulmohar. It becomes a process. You finish one thing and you are onto the next."
The actor is currently occupied with the filming of Amazon Prime Video's The Family Man Season 3.