The latest releases Aakhri Sawal and Pati Patni Aur Woh Do continued to struggle on Day 2 despite showing slight improvement in collections. Both films witnessed a modest jump on Saturday due to the weekend factor, but the overall numbers remain below expectations. With Sunday now becoming crucial, the two releases are heading towards an underwhelming opening weekend at the box office.
While Ayushmann Khurrana’s romantic comedy managed to stay ahead in the race, Sanjay Dutt’s political drama continued to face a tough time in cinemas. Mixed audience response and limited buzz have impacted the momentum of both films.
Aakhri Sawal, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Box Office Collection Day 2
According to Sacnilk, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do earned around Rs 5.75 crore net on its second day at the Indian box office. The film’s total India net collection now stands at approximately Rs 9.75 crore after two days.
Directed as a spiritual follow-up to the 2019 hit Pati Patni Aur Woh, the film stars Ayushmann Khurrana alongside Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi and Rakul Preet Singh. Despite the popular cast and decent pre-release hype, the movie has not managed to generate the kind of excitement expected from a commercial entertainer.
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Industry trackers suggest that average word-of-mouth and mixed reactions from viewers are slowing down the film’s box office growth. Though Saturday numbers improved slightly compared to Friday, the collections are still considered low for a weekend release featuring Ayushmann Khurrana.
The film also struggled to cross the Rs 10 crore mark within two days, which has come as a surprise given the popularity of the franchise title.
Meanwhile, Aakhri Sawal has continued its disappointing theatrical run. As per Sacnilk, the film collected around Rs 0.73 crore net on Day 2 after opening with Rs 0.40 crore on Friday. Its total India net collection now stands close to Rs 1.13 crore.
Directed by Abhijeet Mohan Warang, the film revolves around an ideological conflict between a professor and his student that later sparks a nationwide debate. Despite its intense political theme and Sanjay Dutt’s presence, the film has failed to attract strong footfalls in theatres.
Reports suggest occupancy remained weak across several regions even on Saturday. Although the movie witnessed some growth due to the weekend, the numbers remain extremely low for a big-screen release featuring a veteran actor like Sanjay Dutt.
| Day | Aakhri Sawal | Pati Patni Aur Woh Do |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Rs 0.40 cr | Rs 4 cr |
| Day 2 | Rs 0.73 cr | Rs 5.75 cr |
| Total | Rs 1.13 cr nett | Rs 9.75 cr nett |
Sunday Crucial For Both Films
With the first weekend nearing its end, both Aakhri Sawal and Pati Patni Aur Woh Do now depend heavily on Sunday collections to improve their overall weekend totals.
While Pati Patni Aur Woh Do still has some chance to recover through multiplex audiences and urban centres, Aakhri Sawal faces a much tougher road ahead because of weak buzz and low occupancy trends.
If Sunday fails to show a major jump, both films could face difficulty sustaining themselves at the box office in the coming weekdays.
