Chintu Ki Dulhania, the latest Bhojpuri horror-comedy starring Pradeep Pandey (Chintu), made its grand debut in theaters on September 20, 2024. Directed by Chandan Singh, the movie blends elements of horror, comedy, and romance, attracting a significant audience. With Pradeep Pandey’s strong fan following, the film was highly anticipated in the Bhojpuri film industry.
Day 1 Box Office Collection and Early Response
On its opening day, Chintu Ki Dulhania performed well, especially in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand, which are key markets for Bhojpuri cinema. The movie grossed approximately ₹1.2 crore in India on Day 1. While it didn’t break records, the film’s opening is considered solid for a regional release, especially in the Bhojpuri industry.
Audience reactions have been largely positive, with viewers praising the mix of horror and comedy. The film has been compared to Bollywood’s Stree, and many fans appreciated Pradeep Pandey’s performance, along with the comic timing of co-stars Yamini Singh and Shilpi Raghwani.
Budget and Production
Chintu Ki Dulhania was made on a modest budget of around ₹5-6 crore. This makes the film’s opening day earnings of ₹1.2 crore a promising start. Given the movie’s genre and fanbase, it is expected to recoup its production cost within the first week, especially if the weekend collections see a rise.
Collection Table (Day 1 Data)
| Day | India (Net) | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹1.2 crore | ₹2.5 crore |
Future Box Office Predictions
Considering the positive word-of-mouth and early reviews, Chintu Ki Dulhania is expected to perform steadily over its first weekend. If the film maintains its current momentum, it could bring in an additional ₹2-3 crore over the weekend. Given the increasing popularity of horror-comedy in Indian cinema, the film could see consistent earnings through its first week.
Industry analysts predict that the film could earn around ₹7-8 crore by the end of its first week, solidifying its position as a success in Bhojpuri cinema.
Conclusion: A Promising Start
With its solid opening and positive audience reception, Chintu Ki Dulhania has the potential to become one of the standout Bhojpuri films of 2024. As more viewers flock to theaters over the weekend, the film is expected to keep growing in terms of both box office numbers and popularity.
