Bandar box office collection Day 1: Anurag Kashyap’s Bobby Deol film fails to cross Rs 1 cr

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In comparison with Kashyap’s previous films, Bandar has performed better than Nishaanchi, which had grossed Rs 25 lakh on its opening day despite a higher number of shows at 1,785. It has also edged past the lifetime theatrical collection of Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat, which ended its first week at around Rs 25 lakh. However, it trails behind Kashyap’s Dobaaraa, which, despite a limited post-pandemic release, had collected Rs 72 lakh on its opening day.

When placed alongside Kashyap’s pre-pandemic releases such as Manmarziyaan (Rs 3.52 crore) and Mukkabaaz (Rs 75 lakh), Bandar falls significantly short. And it is needless to compare it with any of Bobby Deol’s recent starrers, as all of them have performed well above it. The film also arrives amid strong competition from recent tentpole releases, including Varun Dhawan’s Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai and Ram Charan’s Peddi. Against this crowded theatrical landscape, Bandar faces a challenging box office run ahead.