As the highly anticipated Bollywood action thriller “Ganapath” gears up for its grand release, the box office predictions and initial reception seem to be sending mixed signals. Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon are reuniting after their successful stint in “Heropanti,” and the inclusion of Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has heightened expectations for this Vikas Bahl-directed spectacle.
The film, certified U/A by the Central Board of Film Certification, boasts a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes, offering audiences an engaging cinematic experience. However, despite its star-studded cast and massive budget, the pre-release buzz for “Ganapath” hasn’t reached the expected crescendo.
One of the key factors in a film’s success lies in its opening day box office collection. For “Ganapath,” the initial figures are somewhat tepid. The movie is set to hit a staggering 2250+ screens across India, enjoying a significant presence in national cinema chains, primarily due to a lack of competition from regional releases.
Advance booking for “Ganapath” opened recently, and the response, unfortunately, has been lukewarm at best. As of Thursday at 3 pm, the Tiger Shroff-led action thriller managed to sell approximately 4500 tickets in major chains like PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis. The production team is aiming for a total advance ticket sale of approximately 8500 for the opening day.
Comparatively, “Ganapath” is showing marginally better advance booking numbers than “Mission Raniganj” (6000 tickets) and is on par with “Selfiee” (8800 tickets). However, it falls short of creating the buzz expected of a film with such a star-studded cast and action-packed genre.
The opening day collection for “Ganapath” is predicted to fall in the range of Rs 4.00 to 5.00 crore. This projection, while not a complete disappointment, is lower than anticipated given the film’s substantial budget and star-studded ensemble.
The fate of “Ganapath” now hinges on audience word of mouth. Although it may start with lower numbers compared to “Heropanti 2” in terms of face value, it could potentially match or surpass its predecessor’s success with a positive response from viewers. “Ganapath” may not have relied heavily on advance bookings, but the numbers so far have failed to meet even conservative expectations.
With the benefit of stronger promotions and more time for the teaser and trailer to generate interest, a better start might have been possible. However, the filmmakers can only hope for an upswing in business driven by positive audience feedback during the festive season. The initial reception appears sluggish, but it’s the trend from Saturday to Tuesday that will ultimately determine whether “Ganapath” can salvage its prospects at the box office. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for the latest updates on “Ganapath’s” box office performance.