Fri. Mar 29th, 2024
Vidyut Jammwal film 'Junglee'

Vidyut Jammwal’s action-packed much-awaited movie ‘Junglee‘, though opened to cheering audience, positive reviews and good word of mouth, failed to make the big number at the box office. The film merely collected ₹3.25- 3.50 crores net which is far less than expected by the makers and trade pundits.

Movie critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh wrote, “#Junglee has a mixed start on Day 1… Fares better in mass pockets, but is dull/ordinary elsewhere… Has to catch speed over the weekend to post a satisfactory total… Fri ₹ 3.35 cr. India biz.” on Twitter.

The film did reasonable business in some circuits with Bihar being the best with ₹20 lakhs net as this circuit still remains loyal to animal films. In this circuit ‘Junglee’ on its first day earned more than what ‘Uri- The Surgical Strike’ earned in Bihar on its opening day.

Other animals based films like Maa (1976), Main Aur Mera Haathi (1981)and Doodh Ka Karz (1990) also did better business in Bihar.

The film delivered what it promised, lots of mind-blowing action scenes and breathtaking views of the jungle.

The Chuck Russell directorial showcases a special bond between a little boy and a baby elephant Bhola, which continues even after the boy comes back as a grown up after several years.

The actor carried out all the action sequences flawlessly especially the part of Kalaripayattu (Indian martial art). Vidyut has established himself as one of the finest action heroes from around the world.

Chuck Russell has made his Hindi cinema debut with the movie and he brings the story from a west denizen’s perspective.

Newcomers Asha Bhat plays a journalist from Mumbai and  Pooja Sawant a mahout and both look confident and promising. While Atul as a well-known actor wins heart again.

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