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Another Bollywood sports drama ‘Chandu Champion’ starring Karthik Aaryan has recently hit the screens, but failed to create a buzz at the box office. The film is centered around the life of India’s first Paralympic gold medallist, Murlikant Petkar, and is directed by Kabir Khan. Despite the star power and positive reviews, ‘Chandu Champion’ opened to disappointing numbers, raking in just 5.4 crores nett on its first day. This low performance mirrors the recent trend of diminishing interest in sports dramas among Bollywood audiences.
In recent times, big-budget sports dramas like ’83’ and ‘Maidaan’ have struggled to make an impact at the box office, indicating a changing preference among viewers. Even with affordable ticket prices at Rs. 150 and decent reviews, ‘Chandu Champion’ failed to attract a large audience on its opening day. The film’s makers are now banking on positive word of mouth and the upcoming holiday on Monday to boost its collections.
The disappointing opening of ‘Chandu Champion’ has raised questions about the viability of sports-themed movies in the current Bollywood landscape. Despite the efforts of talented actors and directors, the box office numbers suggest a waning interest in this genre. It remains to be seen if the film can turn its fate around in the coming days and attract more viewers with its inspiring story of resilience and triumph.
