Box Office Showdown: Stree 2, Vedaa, Khel Khel Mein, Thangalaan, Double iSmart, Mr Bachchan | August 15 Face-Off: 9 Films Battled, ‘Stree 2’ Snagged the Win, Find Out How

Hello, fellow Bollywood aficionados! It’s your favorite Bollywood Newshound Nisha here, ready to spill the beans on the latest drama, thrills, and spills from tinsel town. Grab your popcorn and let’s dive in! 🍿🎬

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Stree 2: Taking the Box Office by Storm

Let’s start with the queen of the day, Stree 2. This sequel had everyone buzzing even before it hit the screens. Advance bookings were off the charts, and the movie managed to rake in a whopping ₹20 crore from pre-ticket sales alone. After its grand entrance into theaters, fans swarmed the cinemas, giving it an explosive opening. Talk about a first-day frenzy! 💥

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The Numbers Game

Now, if we talk cold hard cash, Stree 2 is laughing all the way to the bank. According to early trend reports, Shraddha Kapoor’s horror-comedy flick pulled in ₹8.35 crore from paid previews on Wednesday. Fast forward to Thursday, and it bagged another ₹46 crore. That’s a staggering ₹54.3 crore on its first day! 🤑

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Veda: John Abraham’s Action-Packed Entry

Next up, John Abraham and Sharvari Wagh’s action thriller Veda. Poor thing had to share the spotlight with Stree 2. While our darling Stree was busy reigning supreme, Veda managed to secure the second spot amongst Hindi releases, earning ₹6.52 crore on its debut day. Not bad, Johnny boy, not bad! 😎

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Khel Khel Mein: Akshay Kumar’s Comedy Skid

Ah, Khel Khel Mein. Despite the comedy being a crowd-pleaser, it couldn’t quite match up to the competition. Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, and Amy Virk might have delivered on laughs, but their box office tally fell short, collecting just ₹5 crore on its opening day. Better luck next time, Akki! 🤷‍♀️

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Double Esmart: Southern Spice

Let’s not forget the South Indian masala! Puri Jagannadh’s Double Esmart, featuring Sanjay Dutt and Ram Pothineni, did quite well for itself, bringing in ₹7.5 crore on its first day. Kudos to you, Dutt saab! 🌶️

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Tangalan: Period Drama Delight

Onto the period drama Tangalan, directed by P. Ranjit and starring Chiyaan Vikram. This historical piece, much-anticipated in 2024, lived up to the hype with a solid ₹12.6 crore opening. Historical dramas aren’t dead yet! 🏰

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Mr. Bachchan: Ravi Teja’s Latest Fling

Another South sensation, Mr. Bachchan, directed by Harish Shankar and starring Ravi Teja, joined the fray. Amidst the chaos, it managed to pull in ₹5.3 crore. Decent, but no fireworks here. 🎆

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Demonte Colony 2: Horror Revival

And then there’s Demonte Colony 2, which crept into theaters on August 15th, earning ₹3.3 crore. Not quite a spine-chilling success, but respectable for a horror sequel. 👻

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Nunakuzhi: Comedy’s Modest Haul

The comedy Nunakuzhi, starring Basil Joseph and Grace Antony, also made its mark with ₹1.7 crore. Light on the wallet, but hey, laughter is priceless, right? 😂

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Vaazha: Biopic’s Soft Start

Last but not least, Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Boys wrapped up the Independence Day releases. It garnered ₹1.15 crore. Not exactly a biopic blockbuster, but every crore counts! 📚

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Nisha’s Nutshell

In the wild world of Bollywood, it’s survival of the fittest! Whether it’s horror-comedy or action-thrillers, the box office is a battlefield. So, what’s the moral? If you can’t beat ‘em with fear or laughs, just earn that crore one ticket at a time!

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Tags: Bollywood, Box Office, Stree 2, Veda, Khel Khel Mein, Double Esmart, Tangalan, Mr. Bachchan, Demonte Colony 2, Nunakuzhi, Vaazha

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Published on: August 16, 2024, 10:10 AM (IST)

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