Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's new romantic comedy, "Bhool Chuk Maaf," has shown a promising performance at the box office, earning an estimated ₹9 crore on its second day, May 24, 2025. This brings the film's total collection to ₹16.2 crore within two days of its release.
The movie, directed by Karan Sharma, features Rajkummar Rao as Ranjan and Wamiqa Gabbi as Titli, two individuals seeking love and marriage. However, the plot takes a unique turn when Ranjan gets trapped in a time loop, reliving his wedding eve repeatedly.
"Bhool Chuk Maaf" had a decent start, with first-day collections of ₹6.75 crore to ₹7.2 crore. According to Sacnilk, the film recorded an overall 19.36% occupancy in the Hindi 2D category across India on its opening day, with evening and night shows experiencing increased footfall, which indicates positive word-of-mouth. Regionally, the film performed best in the National Capital Region (NCR) with 21.5% occupancy, followed by Bengaluru at 25%. Mumbai and Pune had slightly lower occupancy rates of 19.5% and 17.75%, respectively.
The positive momentum continued on the second day, with early estimates suggesting a ₹9 crore collection. Several sources indicate that "Bhool Chuk Maaf" is experiencing an upward trend, exceeding initial expectations. The film's success is notable, especially considering it is competing with other new releases like "Kesari Veer" and "Kapkapiii," as well as holdovers like "Raid 2" and Hollywood releases such as "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" and "Final Destination: Bloodlines."
"Bhool Chuk Maaf" had faced challenges before its release, including delays due to the India-Pakistan conflict and a legal battle between Maddock Films and PVR INOX, which initially led to plans for an OTT release. However, a settlement allowed the film to be released theatrically on May 23, 2025.
Public reception of "Bhool Chuk Maaf" has been mixed. Some viewers have praised the film's unique premise, Rajkummar Rao's performance, and its blend of rom-com, sci-fi, and small-town charm. Others have found the film to be "sluggish" and slow-paced, with a narrative that fails to fully engage. Some critics point out that the movie has pacing issues, especially in the second half.
Despite mixed reviews, the film seems to be attracting families and young audiences. Its quirky plot and Rajkummar Rao's acting are drawing viewers to theaters.
Some reviews highlight the film's attempt to address social issues, such as the obsession with government jobs and the need for communal harmony. However, some critics feel that these themes are not seamlessly integrated into the storyline, resulting in a somewhat disjointed narrative.
Overall, "Bhool Chuk Maaf" has made a promising start at the box office, exceeding initial expectations. Whether it will continue its successful run remains to be seen, but the film has certainly caught the attention of audiences with its unique premise and performances. With positive word-of-mouth and a content-friendly environment at the box office, all eyes are on Sunday's collections to see if "Bhool Chuk Maaf" can maintain its momentum and emerge as one of the unexpected success stories of the season.
