'Jigra' marks its worst Monday; 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' trails ahead at box office on Day 4

Bollywood's latest releases, Jigra and Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, are both facing challenges at the box office after their first weekend. While both films opened to decent numbers, their performances have seen significant dips, especially on the crucial fourth day, which often sets the tone for a film’s long-term success. Here’s a look at how these two films are faring and what their future might hold at the box office.

Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt and directed by Vasan Bala, started its run with moderate expectations. The film, a jailbreak action-thriller, earned Rs 4.55 crore on its opening day. Though it saw a slight improvement on Saturday with collections rising to Rs 6.55 crore, Sunday was relatively flat with Rs 5.5 crore. However, the real test came on Monday, where Jigra failed to maintain momentum, witnessing a significant 70% drop in its earnings, bringing in only Rs 1.5 crore. This brings the total four-day collection to Rs 18.10 crore.

The steep decline in Jigra's earnings raises concerns about its long-term box office prospects. With such a drastic fall on Monday, the film faces the risk of slipping into single-digit lakh figures in the coming days, unless it manages to hold steady during the week. At this rate, Jigra could struggle to cross the Rs 30 crore mark, which would be a disappointing result for a film headlined by Alia Bhatt.

In contrast, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, a raunchy comedy featuring Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri, has had a slightly better, though still modest, performance at the box office. The film earned Rs 5.5 crore on its opening day, followed by Rs 6.9 crore on day two, and Rs 6.4 crore on day three. However, it too experienced a decline on Monday, pulling in Rs 2.25 crore, bringing its total collection to Rs 21.05 crore.

Though Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video has outperformed Jigra in terms of total earnings, it too pales in comparison to previous box office successes. Rajkummar Rao’s last film, Stree 2, achieved much higher numbers, grossing an impressive Rs 55.9 crore by its fourth day. Similarly, Triptii Dimri’s previous film Bad Newz outshone her current project by earning Rs 3.5 crore on its fourth day.

One significant factor contributing to Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video's edge over Jigra is its wider release. With over 3500 shows across the country, the comedy film had a larger reach compared to Jigra’s 2800 shows. This wider screen count gave VVKWVV a clear advantage in terms of audience exposure from day one.

Looking ahead, both films face a tough road. Jigra will need a strong second weekend to regain momentum, though its chances appear slim. Meanwhile, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video may continue to earn in small but steady numbers. However, with competition from other films and fading buzz, neither film is expected to make a huge impact on the box office.