Rajkummar Rao’s latest theatrical release, Bhool Chuk Maaf, is turning heads at the box office. After multiple delays, the film finally hit cinemas and has quickly crossed the ₹50 crore mark—no small feat in today’s competitive film landscape.

Impressive Opening Week for Bhool Chuk Maaf

Directed by Karan Sharma and featuring Wamiqa Gabbi alongside Rao, Bhool Chuk Maaf opened to a solid ₹7 crore on May 23. Despite modest expectations, the film went on to collect an impressive ₹44.3 crore during its first week, showing steady audience interest and strong word-of-mouth traction. By the end of its tenth day in theatres, the film had earned approximately ₹6.25 crore, bringing the total collection to ₹58 crore.

Notably, overall occupancy climbed to nearly 32% on day ten, with peak viewership during evening screenings—a crucial time slot for drawing weekend crowds. According to box office analysts, this uptick in evening attendance is a key indicator of a film’s long-term staying power in theatres.

Second Weekend Trends and Regional Highlights

As of its second Sunday, Bhool Chuk Maaf’s box office performance remained stable, showing notable variations throughout the day. Morning shows saw 9.02% occupancy, which surged to 27.80% in the afternoon and peaked at 31.65% in the evening. The night shows dipped slightly to 18.95%, yet still indicated a healthy turnout for a film in its second week.

Among regional markets, Chennai recorded a remarkable 80% occupancy rate, signaling strong urban engagement. Other cities such as Chandigarh, Jaipur, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad also reported solid audience numbers, reinforcing the film’s national appeal.

While some industry insiders had forecasted even higher figures given the film’s cast and marketing push, the lead performances have consistently earned praise. Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi’s chemistry has been singled out as a high point, adding emotional depth to the storyline. The film received a 3-star rating from Smartkhabrinews, calling it “a solid entertainer with heart.”

Looking Ahead: Will the Momentum Hold?

With ₹58 crore already in the bank and continued strong regional support, Bhool Chuk Maaf is likely to maintain its presence in theatres through the next weekend. The coming days will determine whether it can break into the ₹75 crore club, but for now, the film is firmly positioned as a commercial success in 2025’s box office lineup.

Fans of Rajkummar Rao can rejoice—his box office run shows no signs of slowing down.