Boxoffice Bhaskar’s Bollywood Banter: The Tale of Two Flicks
Ah, Himesh Reshammiya! The man can sing, act, and apparently, sell tickets like they’re going out of style. His latest cinematic escapade, Badass Ravi Kumar, is strutting its stuff across the big screens, leaving its rival Loveyapa looking more like Lonely-apa.
Ticket Tornado Alert!
By 5 PM on Thursday, this action-packed rollercoaster had managed to charm its way into the wallets of 30,000 eager moviegoers at the holy trinity of theaters: PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis. And those sales are set to soar past the 45,000 mark. Talk about a blockbuster blitz!
[Image: Badass Ravi Kumar leaves Loveyapa in the dust]
Surprise Hit of 2025?
As if the universe conspired to make this film the surprise hit of 2025, the advance bookings are skyrocketing. Thank the catchy trailer and the super hit track "Taj Mahal" for this ticket-selling tsunami. Meanwhile, Loveyapa seems to have taken a nap, with a mere 4,500 tickets sold by the same deadline. Ouch!
Opening Day Gold!
If you’re a fan of numbers, here’s a juicy one for you: Badass Ravi Kumar is projected to rake in a cool Rs 5 crore on its first day. Now, that’s what I call a solid return on investment for a flick that cost just Rs 20 crore to make.
In the Bollywood business, it’s not always about who draws first blood but who draws more crowds. And Himesh, my friend, has clearly got his finger on the pulse of the nation, or perhaps his voice in their ears. Either way, it’s music to our box office-loving hearts!
