Jigra Box Office Collection Day 2: Alia Bhatt’s Film Earns Over ₹11 Crore Despite Mixed Reviews

Alia Bhatt’s latest film, Jigra, has made headlines as it continues its box office journey. Released on October 11, 2024, the jailbreak drama, co-starring Vedang Raina, opened to mixed reviews but has shown signs of improvement in its second day of collection.On its opening day, Jigra managed to collect approximately ₹4.55 crore. However, on Day 2 (Saturday), the film saw a notable increase in earnings, raking in around ₹6.50 crore. This brings the total box office collection to approximately ₹11.05 crore over its first two days. While this marks Alia Bhatt’s lowest box office opener in a decade, the film’s performance is gradually picking up pace.

Audience Reception and Occupancy Rates

Despite the initial lukewarm reception from critics and audiences alike, Jigra has benefitted from the Dussehra holiday weekend. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film’s second-day earnings reflect a significant growth of about 42% compared to its opening day. The overall occupancy for Jigra has been reported at 30.10%, with more than 2,800 shows across the country.Chennai has emerged as a strong market for the film, boasting an impressive occupancy rate of 79.50% across its 28 shows. Bengaluru follows with a 60.25% occupancy rate from 196 shows, while Hyderabad and Pune have occupancy rates of 44% and 43.75%, respectively. However, despite having the maximum number of shows in Delhi NCR at 780, the occupancy remains low at just 24.75%, and Mumbai’s occupancy stands at 38%.

Industry Controversies and Future Prospects

The mixed reviews surrounding Jigra have sparked discussions within the industry, with some insiders alleging inflated box office numbers and paid reviews related to the film’s promotion. These controversies could potentially impact its overall performance moving forward.As the weekend progresses, there is optimism that Jigra will continue to gain traction at the box office, especially with Sunday typically being a strong day for films. The filmmakers are hopeful that this upward trend will sustain through the week, allowing for a more robust lifetime collection.

Conclusion

Directed by Vasan Bala and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions alongside Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions, Jigra tells the story of a desperate sister named Satya who embarks on a daring mission to rescue her brother from prison after he is wrongfully convicted.With its action-packed narrative and Alia Bhatt’s star power, audiences remain curious about how Jigra will fare in the coming days amidst stiff competition from other films released around the same time.Stay tuned for further updates on Jigra’s box office performance as it navigates through its theatrical run!