Ah, cricket – the true religion of India, where even the mighty Bollywood bows in reverence. This Sunday, the ICC Champion’s Trophy finals between India and New Zealand had the nation glued to their screens, chewing their nails more than popcorn. Naturally, the box office collections for Chhaava felt the burn, or should I say, the hit wicket? Who would have thought that Vicky Kaushal’s charm would be up against Virat Kohli’s cover drives?
In the grand theatre of life, cricket is the lead actor, and films, well, they’re just the supporting cast on such monumental occasions. It was no surprise that the industry folks themselves might have been spotted with cricket fever, leaving the theatre seats yearning for some company.
With no fresh cinematic offerings on the marquee, Chhaava is hogging the limelight, holding onto the screens like a determined protagonist refusing to exit. The curious cats who missed out on the film during its initial weeks might eventually saunter into the theatres, but let’s be real – they are not the ‘First Day First Show’ kind. Their motto? Patience is a virtue, especially when a cricket match is on.
Despite the cricket craze, Vicky’s latest venture managed to rake in a respectable Rs. 8.43 crores on Sunday. Now, that figure might not have broken the Rs. 10 crores ceiling, but hey, a chunk of that was already snagged on Saturday. Plus, weekdays are lurking around the corner to pick up the slack. As of now, Chhaava has amassed a hefty Rs. 524.83 crores. The next stop? The Rs. 550 crores milestone – almost as ambitious as scoring a century at Lord’s!
So, as we wait for the weekday warriors to troop into theatres, remember: in the Bollywood-cricket rivalry, you can’t really pick sides, because, in India, we love our sixes as much as our box office hits.
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And there you have it folks – proof that in the great Indian tamasha, the only thing that can outshine a film star is a cricket star. Now, isn’t that a twist worthy of Bollywood itself?
