Will Deepika Padukone’s JNU visit affect Chhapaak’s fortunes? Trade weighs in as film clashes with Tanhaji at box office
Hindustan TimesAjay Devgn’s Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is expected to take over the bigger chunk of the business as it releases this Friday alongside Deepika Padukone’s Chhapaak. Film trade analyst Girish Johar expects Chaapaak to open at over ₹5 crore and Tanhaji to open at over ₹10 crore whereas film exhibitor Akshay Rathi expects Chapaak and Tanhaji to earn around ₹7 crore and ₹14 crore on the first day of release, respectively. Talking about the clash, Girish told Hindustan Times, “Tanhaji is a commercial entertainer which is much bigger in budget and star cast whereas Chhapaak is realistic social drama. If Chhapaak appears to be a good film, it will definitely perform well.” Rajinikanth’s Darbar Rajinikanth’s much-anticipated Tamil action thriller, Darbar is expected to dominate the South box office.