On January 10 two big films clashed at the box office – Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and Chhapaak. Both the films, starring Ajay Devgn and Deepika Padukone, respectively, were of different genres. Although both films opened to positive responses from the audience, it is Ajay’s film Tanhaji that is leading the box office race. Tanhaji has earned Rs 35.67 crore on the second day, while Deepika’s film could only mint Rs 11.67 crore. Seeing the current figures, it is pretty clear that Tanhaji is set to smash all the records at the ticket windows. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior Box Collection Day 1: Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan Starrer Earn Rs 15.10 Crore on the Opening Day.

On the opening day Tanhaji earned Rs 15.10 crore and on day two it garnered Rs 20.57 crore at the box office. The box office collection of this period drama, directed by Om Raut, is strong enough. Talking about Chhapaak, it did not reach the mark as expected. The Meghna Gulzar directorial earned Rs 4.77 crore on the day of its release, but on day two it did see an upward trend, garnered Rs 6.90 crore.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, “#Tanhaji roars on Day 2... Metros *and* mass belt, multiplexes *and* single screens, #Tanhaji is simply remarkable... #Maharashtra is record-smashing... Other circuits - decent on Day 1 - join the celebrations on Day 2... Fri 15.10 cr, Sat 20.57 cr. Total: ₹ 35.67 cr. #India biz.” About Chhapaak he posted, “#Chhapaak witnesses an upward trend on Day 2, but the 2-day total is underwhelming... Decent at premium multiplexes, but unable to connect *and* collect beyond metros... Needs to cover lost ground on Day 3... Fri 4.77 cr, Sat 6.90 cr. Total: ₹ 11.67 cr. #India biz.”. Chhapaak Box Office Collection Day 1: Deepika Padukone’s Film Earns Rs 4.77 Crore; Ajay Devgn’s Tanhaji Rules at the BO.

Tanhaji Box Office Collection Day 2

Chhapaak Box Office Collection Day 2

It is an impressive remark made by Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior. After seeing an upward trend on day two for Chhapaak, let’s hope the film will manage to shine at the box office in the coming days. Until then, keep watching this space for more other updates!

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