Tumbbad’s 2024 Comeback Surges with Box Office Success; Khel Khel Mein Crawls to Rs 45 Crore in India

The 2024 re-release of Tumbbad is on track to becoming a box-office sensation, surpassing expectations. The film, starring Sohum Shah, opened to an impressive Rs 6.75 crore in its first weekend, which is already double the 3-day total from its original 2018 release. Since its debut six years ago, Tumbbad has garnered a dedicated fanbase, thanks to strong social media buzz and a cult following. This momentum has translated into notable footfalls in cinemas, proving that the film still resonates with audiences today.

Initially, Tumbbad had a lifetime business of Rs 12 crore, but its re-release is projected to bring in over Rs 20 crore—a significant, verdict-changing milestone for the film. The final Monday collections will provide more clarity on this, but as it stands, Tumbbad is expected to have a solid box-office run for the coming weeks.

The film’s success breaks the notion that only musically rich films thrive during re-releases. Instead, Tumbbad has drawn in viewers purely through its gripping content, a remarkable achievement for a film with a relatively niche audience.

 Tumbbad Re-release Box Office Collections:

– Friday: Rs 1.50 crore

– Saturday: Rs 2.25 crore

– Sunday: Rs 3.00 crore  

Total: Rs 6.75 crore (Estimated)

In contrast, the Akshay Kumar-led Khel Khel Mein faces a less impressive trajectory. Despite some stability in urban markets, the film continues to fall short of expectations. Now in its fifth weekend, Khel Khel Mein has garnered Rs 1.25 crore, pushing its total box office collections to Rs 40.35 crore. While these numbers are an improvement over the bleak outlook post-August 16, they are far from what is expected from an actor of Akshay Kumar’s stature.

The film, directed by Mudassar Aziz, has seen a lukewarm reception from a limited audience segment. Although Khel Khel Mein managed to gain some traction at the box office, the opening day and weekend proved to be significant roadblocks. A clearer release schedule could have potentially boosted the film’s lifetime business to Rs 65 crore, but poor planning severely impacted its performance.

 Khel Khel Mein Box Office Collections:

– Week One: Rs 21.00 crore

– Week Two: Rs 8.75 crore

– Week Three: Rs 5.50 crore

– Week Four: Rs 3.85 crore

– Fifth Weekend: Rs 1.25 crore (Estimated)  

Total: Rs 40.35 crore

The performance of Khel Khel Mein has been disappointing, especially when considering Akshay Kumar’s star power and past box-office successes. While it has found appreciation from a limited audience, the film’s struggle highlights the importance of strategic release planning, which could have given it a better fighting chance in cinemas.

Tumbbad’s re-release has proven to be a surprising box-office triumph, breaking expectations and earning over Rs 20 crore, a significant achievement for a re-released film. Meanwhile, Khel Khel Mein limps towards a Rs 45 crore finish, hindered by poor release timing and tepid audience reception. With the right strategy, even re-releases can breathe new life into a film, while fresh releases must focus on proper planning to ensure success.

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