Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, Jigra Box office collection: Raaj Shaandilya’s slapstick comedy Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video started with moderate success at the box office but has failed to maintain momentum. The film, starring Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri, opened with Rs 5.25 crore on its first day, surpassing Alia Bhatt’s Jigra, which made Rs 4.55 crore. However, both films have struggled to capitalise on their initial interest, and by the second day, their collections were neck and neck, with Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video bringing in Rs 6.75 crore and Jigra earning Rs 6.50 crore.
Despite this slight increase, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video has not seen the growth necessary for long-term box office success. The film’s rise in collections of less than 30 per cent on day two is underwhelming, given that its first-day numbers were merely decent. Reviews have been largely negative, with many critics calling the film disappointing and chaotic. The only elements consistently praised have been the performances of Rajkummar Rao and Vijay Raaz, which have not been enough to pull the film out of its critical slump.
Adding to the film’s troubles is a controversy over the unauthorised use of the character Stree from the Stree franchise, owned by Maddock Films. Director Raaj Shaandilya issued a public apology, stating that efforts were being made to remove the controversial scenes, but the damage to the film’s reputation may have already been done.
Meanwhile, Jigra, directed by Karan Johar and starring Alia Bhatt and newcomer Vedang Raina, has also faced its share of difficulties. Although it saw a 30 per cent increase in its box office collections on Saturday, bringing its two-day total to Rs 11.05 crore, the film has struggled with poor reviews. Critics have pointed to issues with the film’s story and performances, and it is already considered Alia Bhatt’s weakest box office opener in a decade.
Further complicating matters, Jigra has been the subject of controversy, with actress Divya Khosla accusing Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar of inflating box office numbers and arranging paid reviews to create a false narrative of success. The controversy, combined with the film’s weak reception, could jeopardise its long-term prospects.
Both films are contending with challenges that could determine their overall box office fate. While Jigra has slowly been gaining traction in certain regions, its overall reception remains tepid. Similarly, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video is struggling to recover from lacklustre reviews and the backlash from its unauthorized use of intellectual property. Whether these films will manage to sustain themselves in the coming weeks remains to be seen, but as of now, both are facing an uphill battle.