National Cinema Day 2024 was a resounding success, with 30 lakh tickets sold across various languages and formats. The strong turnout highlights the importance of affordability in a price-sensitive market like India.
Stree 2 and Yudhra Lead the Charge with 9 Lakh Tickets Sold
On its sixth Friday, Stree 2 collected ₹4.60 crore, attracting nearly 5 lakh viewers. Close behind, Yudhra surprised many by earning ₹4.25 crore and selling 4.5 lakh tickets. However, to sustain success, Yudhra will need to match or exceed its opening day numbers.
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National Cinema Day 2024 Sees Massive Turnout with 30 Lakh Moviegoers
National Cinema Day 2024 was a resounding success, with 30 lakh tickets sold across various languages and formats. The strong turnout highlights the importance of affordability in a price-sensitive market like India.
Stree 2 and Yudhra Lead the Charge with 9 Lakh Tickets Sold
On its sixth Friday, Stree 2 collected ₹4.60 crore, attracting nearly 5 lakh viewers. Close behind, Yudhra surprised many by earning ₹4.25 crore and selling 4.5 lakh tickets. However, to sustain success, Yudhra will need to match or exceed its opening day numbers.
Tumbbad Re-release Shines with Highest Footfalls
Tumbbad saw its highest-ever footfalls on National Cinema Day, netting ₹2.60 crore on the second Friday of its re-release. Around 2.75 lakh moviegoers watched the mythological horror film, surpassing its original opening day and re-release week one collections.
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Surpasses Expectations
The non-starrer Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam managed to collect ₹1 crore on its opening day, performing better than expected. The film’s full run will determine if it can double its earnings.
Cinema Day Benefits All Languages and Generations
Regional films also saw strong box office numbers, with the Marathi film Navra Maza Navsacha 2 earning ₹2 crore, and The GOAT selling 2 lakh tickets on its third Friday. Punjabi releases like Gandhi 3, Bibi Rajni, and Ardaas 3 together sold over 1.1 lakh tickets. Classic re-releases such as Veer Zaara, Khel Khel Mein, and Buckingham Murders brought in ₹75 lakh combined.
Affordability Drives Box Office Success
National Cinema Day once again proved that affordable pricing can significantly drive moviegoing. Indian audiences have shown that lower ticket prices are the key to drawing crowds. For more such updates, follow us on Instagram @instagram.com/buzzzooka_reviews