Friday’s Box Office Flash: Emergency rakes in about Rs. 2 crore, while Azaad bags around Rs. 1.4 crore

Boxoffice Bhaskar’s Box Office Blabber: A Tale of Two Films

Alright, folks, gather ’round, because it’s time for another episode of "Boxoffice Bhaskar’s Bollywood Bonanza," where I spill the beans on the latest box office brouhaha with more twists than a Bollywood thriller. Let’s dive into the spicy saga of Emergency and Azaad, two films that have hit the screens and, well, the collections are as moderate as a lukewarm cup of chai.

Cinema Lovers Day: The Plot Twist
Now, before you start yawning, let me tell you about the little magic trick our dear friends at PVR INOX pulled. On January 17, 2025, they decided to play fairy godmother and slashed ticket prices to a jaw-dropping ₹112. Yes, you heard that right, folks! It was like Diwali came early for cinema-goers, and this nifty trick gave a much-needed nudge to our two mid-budget protagonists. The footfalls went up faster than a kite on Makar Sankranti!

Day 1 Collections: Not Exactly a Blockbuster
Emergency, starring and directed by the ever-dramatic Kangana Ranaut, raked in a modest ₹2 crores. Now, before you gasp, remember this: it’s a political drama set in the 1975 Emergency era. Not exactly the stuff of masala entertainers. The film found some love in metro cities and posh multiplexes, but in the heartlands, it struggled like a fish out of water.

Meanwhile, Azaad pulled in ₹1.40 crores. With its rural charm, it resonated with audiences in smaller towns and single-screen theaters. Think of it as the desi cousin of Emergency, trying to make its mark without the glitz and glamour.

The Real Test: When Prices Go Back to Reality
The real drama begins tomorrow, my friends, when ticket prices return to their usual sky-high rates. Can Emergency keep its urban audience hooked over the weekend? It better rely on some good old-fashioned word of mouth and hope the politically inclined folks turn up. As for Azaad, it’s got a different battle. In small-town circuits where affordability reigns supreme, it needs to hold its ground. Without a superstar to draw the crowds, it might just fizzle out post-weekend.

Weekend Predictions: The Crystal Ball Speaks
As we look into the crystal ball of box office fortunes, here’s what I see. If Emergency manages to woo the city slickers, it could see its collections rise to a respectable ₹7-8 crores by Sunday. Azaad, with its slower pace, might end the weekend somewhere around ₹4-5 crores, provided it stays steady in the rural heartlands.

So, there you have it, folks! The box office saga of Emergency and Azaad is as unpredictable as a Bollywood plot twist. Whether they sink or swim, only time will tell. Until next time, this is Boxoffice Bhaskar, signing off with a reminder: in the world of cinema, never underestimate the power of a ₹112 ticket!

Tags: Aaman Devgan, Ajay Devgn, Azaad, Box Office Estimate, Box-Office, Emergency, Guy In The Sky Pictures, Kangana Ranaut, Manikarnika Films, Rasha Thadani, RSVP, Zee Studios