The comedic team of Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma has returned to the big screen with their latest film, 'Rahu Ketu'. Directed by Vipul Garg, this quirky comedy promised audiences a fun-filled adventure through its trailer. The movie hit theatres recently, but its opening day numbers did not meet high expectations.
Day 1 Box Office Figures for Rahu Ketu
According to early estimates from Sacnilk, 'Rahu Ketu' collected approximately Rs 1 crore on its first day in cinemas across India. These numbers are preliminary and subject to change as more data comes in. The film achieved an overall Hindi occupancy rate of 6.90%, with evening and night shows drawing the largest crowds.
Rahu Ketu Faces Competition from Happy Patel
'Rahu Ketu' was not the only comedy release on Friday. Vir Das's film 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos' also debuted, attracting significant attention from the start. Both movies released on January 16, but 'Happy Patel' secured a stronger opening, earning around Rs 1.25 crore on day one according to trade reports.
These new additions join other films currently competing at the box office, including 'Dhurandhar', '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple', and 'The Raja Saab'. The competition highlights a busy period for cinema releases.
Plot Overview of Rahu Ketu
The 'Fukrey' duo reunites in this comedy centered on a magical notebook. The story follows writer Churu Lal's notebook, which brings two unlucky characters to life. Their misfortunes create chaos until a mysterious girl named Meenu Taxi steals the notebook that controls their existence.
The characters embark on a mission to retrieve the notebook before their fates are altered. Along the way, they encounter the drug mafia and face various dangerous challenges, adding twists to their adventure.
Box office data in this report comes from multiple public and industry sources. All figures are approximate and may be updated as official studio information becomes available. This information serves for entertainment and informational purposes only.
