Rajkumar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor starrer horror-comedy, Roohi has opened to comparatively decent numbers thinking about the pandemic predicament and other releases that occurred just after the theatres had been opened post-lockdown. Roohi’s Box Office collection on Day 1 stands at Rs 3. 06 crore net (India)
According to film trade analyst Taran Adarsh, ‘Roohi’ had a pleasant day 1 regardless of the Covid-19 predicament. He additional stated that the “MahaShivratri” vacation has proved to be advantageous for the film. Multiplexes at metros and other Tier-1 cities contributed Rs 1.89 crore, whilst theatres at other cities also had decent footfall.
#Roohi springs a pleasant surprise on Day 1, regardless of #Covid pandemic… #MahaShivratri vacation proves advantageous… National multiplexes contribute maximum [approx ₹ 1.89 cr], whilst Tier-2 cities show decent footfalls… Thu ₹ 3.06 cr. #India biz. pic.twitter.com/udH2i0ZGpR
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 12, 2021
According to film exhibitor Akshaye Rathi, a 3 crore plus get started is as fantastic as a 9 to 10 crore opening in a standard predicament. He additional informed footfall jumped 200 per cent from morning to evening.
Roohi has opened at 2200+ screens stated producer Priyanka Chaudhary, CFO, Jio Studios, who is delighted about persons returning to theatres in substantial numbers. Gautam Dutta, CEO, PVR Limited is also impressed with the opening and in a statement stated Roohi is getting fantastic feedback from film-goers across India. Saurabh Verma from Inox named Roohi, “perfect post-pandemic stress relief film.”
Roohi, nevertheless, has not received positive critiques from critics. According to Taran Adarsh, the film fall quick of screenwriting and operates only in ‘bits and spurts’. Shubha Gupta of named the horror-comedy, “plain horrible.”
Roohi has been directed by Hardik Mehta and backed by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films. The film also stars Varun Sharma, Sarita Joshi in other important roles. The foot-tapping films had earlier produced really a buzz amongst fans.