Ravi Teja‘s film Mr Bachchan, a Telugu remake of Ajay Devgn‘s Raid, had a modest opening day at the box office, earning 5.25 crore in India. The film, released on Independence Day along with seven other major films, faced stiff competition and failed to secure a double-digit opening, falling short of the 10 crore mark. The film also generated some controversy due to a poster featuring Amitabh Bachchan, leading to changes suggested by the CBFC. Despite being well-received, Mr Bachchan underperformed compared to Ravi Teja‘s previous films and other Telugu releases in 2024.
5 Major Key Points:
Opening Day Collection: Mr Bachchan earned 5.25 crore in India, with an additional 1.50 crore from overseas, totaling 7.50 crore worldwide on its opening day.
Independence Day Clash: The film’s release coincided with seven other major releases, impacting its box office performance.
Comparison with Raid: Mr Bachchan earned nearly half of what Raid did on its opening day, with a 47% lesser box office earning.
Controversy: The film faced issues with the CBFC over a poster featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha, which had to be replaced with a poster featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.
Top 10 Tollywood Openers: Mr Bachchan ranked 9th among the top 10 biggest Tollywood openers in 2024, with a collection of 5.25 crore.
Disclaimer: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified.
