The Dull Roar of ‘The Buckingham Murders’ at the Box Office: A Boxoffice Bhaskar Special
Alright, folks, grab your popcorn (or maybe not, considering the turnout), because Boxoffice Bhaskar is here, ready to spill the beans on the latest Bollywood box office debacle. The Kareena Kapoor Khan-led The Buckingham Murders has crash-landed at the box office, collecting a meager Rs. 1.15 to 1.35 crores on its opening day. Yes, you heard that right! The trade fraternity is back to its usual gloomy self.
With just 700 screens across India, the film’s limited release strategy is now looking more like a limited success strategy. Hansal Mehta’s directorial attempt is banking on a Saturday spike, aiming for a weekend haul of Rs. 6 crores. But let’s be honest, folks, Monday’s box office test will be the final nail—or maybe the final lifeline—in this Ekta Kapoor production’s coffin.
You see, The Buckingham Murders had a trailer that gave off major direct-to-digital vibes. It looked like a budget product from the get-go. But hey, Kareena Kapoor’s star power did manage to push the numbers past the Rs. 1 crore mark. Small mercies, right?
So, while it’s currently floundering, there’s still a faint glimmer of hope it might reach a face-saving number by the end of its run. But let’s not hold our breath, shall we?
Stay tuned for more spicy updates from yours truly, Boxoffice Bhaskar. Because why settle for the boring truth when you can get the snarky scoop?
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