Kartik Aaryan‘s latest film, “Chandu Champion,” had a mixed opening weekend at the box office in India. While it started slow, the film managed to show some growth over the three days, ultimately crossing the 20 crore mark.

A Modest Debut

Directed by Kabir Khan, “Chandu Champion” is reportedly inspired by the life of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar. The film opened on Friday, April 5, 2024, and according to Pinkvilla, earned approximately Rs 4.50 crore on its first day. This marked Kartik Aaryan’s lowest opening collection in recent years. Trade analysts attributed this to a lack of pre-release buzz and competition from other films.

Upswing Over the Weekend

Despite the slow start, “Chandu Champion” showed signs of improvement over the weekend. Saturday saw a significant jump in collections, with the film raking in an estimated Rs 6.50 crore. This represented a rise of nearly 45% compared to Friday’s earnings. The positive trend continued on Sunday, with the film collecting an estimated Rs 9.50 crore. This brought the total weekend collection of “Chandu Champion” to approximately Rs 20.50 crore.

Comparison with Previous Films

While the weekend growth is positive, “Chandu Champion” still falls short of Kartik Aaryan’s usual box office performance. The film ranks as his second-lowest weekend total since 2017, following “Shehzada.” In comparison, his previous film, “Satyaprem Ki Katha,” released earlier in 2024, had a much stronger opening weekend, grossing over Rs 34 crore in its first three days. Kartik Aaryan’s biggest box office success to date remains “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2,” which earned a staggering Rs 55.96 crore during its opening weekend.

Expert Opinions about Chandu Champion

Trade analysts believe that “Chandu Champion” may have benefited from positive word-of-mouth over the weekend. The film’s portrayal of a Paralympic athlete’s journey and Kartik Aaryan’s performance might be attracting audiences. However, the film also faces competition from other ongoing releases and might struggle to maintain its momentum in the coming weeks.

The next few days will be crucial for “Chandu Champion” to gauge its overall performance. The film’s ability to sustain audience interest and its performance in weekdays will determine its final box office outcome.

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