Tabaah, a Punjabi-language drama starring Parmish Verma, opened in theaters on October 18, 2024. While the movie generated initial buzz with its gripping trailer and intense storyline, it has struggled at the box office. As the film completes its fourth day, Tabaah faces a challenging road ahead in terms of recovering its costs. Here’s an in-depth look at the movie’s performance so far, including whether it’s headed toward being a hit or a flop.
Budget and Expectations
Tabaah was made on a relatively moderate budget, catering to the niche Punjabi cinema audience. With a budget estimated at ₹6-7 crore, the film’s success depended largely on its regional reception and the star power of Parmish Verma. Despite a promising storyline, early box office figures suggest that Tabaah has not resonated as expected with the broader audience.
Day 4 Box Office Collection
As of Day 4, Tabaah has earned a total of ₹0.97 crore in India, with worldwide collections just crossing ₹1 crore. On Day 4, the movie is estimated to have earned around ₹0.18 crore. This follows a Day 3 collection of ₹0.29 crore, indicating a steady decline in its daily earnings.
Day-wise Box Office Collection (Approximate Figures)
| Day | India Net Collection (₹ Cr) | Worldwide Gross (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 0.25 | 0.35 |
| Day 2 | 0.25 | 0.34 |
| Day 3 | 0.29 | 0.31 |
| Day 4 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| Total (4 Days) | 0.97 Cr (India Net) | 1.00+ Cr (Worldwide) |
Performance Analysis
The figures show that Tabaah is facing an uphill battle at the box office. With the movie grossing approximately ₹1 crore worldwide by the end of Day 4, it is clear that the film has failed to gain momentum, particularly outside of Punjab. The daily collections are on a downward trend, and with fierce competition from other releases in both the regional and national markets, Tabaah may struggle to stay in theaters long enough to break even.
Audience Reception
While the film had the potential to appeal to fans of Parmish Verma and Punjabi dramas, the limited marketing and mixed reviews have hampered its performance. Early reactions on social media suggest that the film’s heavy themes and slow pacing may not have resonated with the typical Punjabi cinema audience, which often favors light-hearted comedies or action-packed thrillers. Despite decent performances by the lead cast, the movie has failed to generate significant word-of-mouth traction.
Comparison with Recent Releases
Tabaah is facing stiff competition from both regional films and big-budget Hindi releases. Films like Jatt & Juliet 3 and other Bollywood ventures continue to dominate, further cutting into Tabaah‘s limited audience. As a result, the occupancy rates in theaters have been below expectations, with reports indicating a mere 10-15% occupancy across Punjab on its opening weekend.
Hit or Flop Verdict
With a budget of ₹6-7 crore and only ₹1 crore collected globally in four days, Tabaah is on track to become a commercial flop unless it sees a significant turnaround in the coming week. The film needs to sustain consistent footfalls and attract more viewers to cross at least its production budget, which seems unlikely based on the current trends. Given its underwhelming start and the decreasing daily collections, Tabaah may not recover its costs and could be marked as a box office failure.
Conclusion
Tabaah‘s box office journey so far has been disappointing, with collections of ₹0.97 crore in India and ₹1 crore globally by Day 4. Unless there is a dramatic surge in ticket sales, the film is likely to fall short of being a hit and may end its run as a box office flop. Despite the efforts of the cast and crew, the film’s lackluster reception and stiff competition make it a tough contender in the crowded market. Fans of Parmish Verma will be hoping for a stronger performance in his future projects.
