Excel Movies’ Yudhra was expected to be a big-ticket success for its two talented lead stars, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Malavika Mohanan. Directed by Ravi Udyawar, the movie is a stylish action thriller with a globe-trotting element and a supporting cast that includes Raghav Juyal, Ram Kapoor, Gajraj Rao, Shilpa Shukla, and Raj Arjun. Yudhra was released in theatres on 20 September 2024, facing little box office competition aside from existing players like Stree 2. ‘Yudhra’ Movie Review: Siddhant Chaturvedi and Malavika Mohanan’s Action Film is Low on Knockout Punches!

The film received a significant boost on its release day, which coincided with National Cinema Day, leading to ticket prices being slashed to INR 99. As a result, Yudhra earned a respectable INR 4.52 crore on its opening day. Unfortunately, the film failed to maintain momentum in the following days, including the crucial first Saturday and Sunday, when new releases typically perform their best.

Yudhra’s box office collections dipped after its first Friday, and by the end of the opening weekend, it had collected INR 8.46 crore nett in India. As of the time of writing, the film had grossed only INR 10.48 crore nett in India.

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The Budget of 'Yudhra' and Whether The Movie Can Be a Hit Ahead

Reports suggest that Yudhra was made on a modest budget of INR 50 crore. However, given the sluggish box office collections and lacklustre buzz among audiences, it seems unlikely that the film will recover its costs through theatrical business. ‘Yudhra’ Review: Critics Call Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal and Malavika Mohanan’s Revenge Saga Flawed But Engaging.

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Why Has 'Yudhra' Failed to Draw Audiences to Theatres?

Despite the backing of a major banner like Excel Movies and the release of stylish trailers and stars going all over the country to promote the movie, Yudhra has struggled to attract audiences. Here are a few possible reasons why:

1. Lack of a Chartbuster Song

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While the legendary Shankar–Ehsan–Loy composed the soundtrack for Yudhra, it is far from their best work. Though a couple of tracks, like "Saathiya" and "Hatt Jaa Baaju", garnered some attention due to their picturisation, they failed to generate the buzz that chartbusters from films like Bad Newz and Stree 2 did.

2. Insufficient Star Power for an Action Movie

A Still From Yudhra

Although the success of horror comedies like Munjya and Stree 2 in 2024 demonstrated that blockbusters don't always require big stars like the Khans or Kumars, action movies might still need that level of star power. While Siddhant Chaturvedi is a talented actor who has delivered well in action scenes in Yudhra, he lacks the box office pull to bring large audiences to theatres.

3. Disappointing Response from Critics and Audiences

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The best action film of 2024, Kill, wasn’t a box office hit despite positive reviews and strong audience reception. However, that positive word of mouth helped keep the film in theatres longer. In contrast, Yudhra, despite its brutal action sequences, failed to receive the same level of critical or audience acclaim, which is essential for the success of a film like this.

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