Siddhant Chaturvedi and Raghav Juyal-starrer actioner, Yudhra, opened to decent numbers at the box office. The film collected Rs 4.50 crore, according to early estimates, on its first day.
According to Sacnilk, Yudhra is estimated to have earned Rs 4.50 crore. It was released on September 20, which also marked National Cinema Day and multiplex chains offered ticket prices for as low as Rs 99. It witnessed an overall 46.54 percent occupancy on Friday. The night shows witnessed the highest percentage of occupancy, of 75.67 percent, according to the same website.
This is a promising start for the film. It looks like the Indian audience is developing an appetite for gore. Siddhant Chaturvedi’s earlier theatrical release Phone Bhoot collected Rs 2.05 crore nett on Day 1, while Bunty Aur Babli 2 collected Rs 2.60 crore. Yes, Yudhra has become Siddhant’s highest opener so far.
India Today Digital’s review of the film read, “Yudhra lies somewhere between an earnest effort and a missed opportunity. You try hard to like it but never fully feel invested in the chaos that’s transpiring on screen.” It received 2.5 out of 5 stars.