As the festive season approaches, the Bengali film industry has witnessed a thrilling box office clash between two major releases: Khadaan and Shontaan. Both films premiered on December 20, 2024, featuring popular stars Dev and Subhashree, respectively. This competition has captured the attention of audiences eager to see who will dominate the box office in the first weekend.
Khadaan’s Strong Opening
Dev’s Khadaan, directed by Soojit Dutta, made a significant impact with its release. The film opened with a collection of approximately ₹68 lakhs on its first day, followed by ₹76 lakhs on Saturday and an impressive ₹1.12 crore on Sunday. This brings its total net collection to around ₹2.56 crore within just three days. The action-drama has been well-received by both fans and critics, contributing to its strong performance at the box office.
Day-wise Collection for Khadaan:
- Day 1: ₹68 lakhs
- Day 2: ₹76 lakhs
- Day 3: ₹1.12 crore
Total (3 Days): ₹2.56 crore
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Shontaan’s Performance
In contrast, Subhashree’s Shontaan, directed by Raj Chakrabarty, started with a more modest opening of ₹11 lakhs. The film saw gradual growth over the weekend, earning ₹18 lakhs on Saturday and ₹31 lakhs on Sunday, totaling approximately ₹60 lakhs for its opening weekend. Despite positive word-of-mouth, it has not been able to match the box office numbers of Khadaan.
Day-wise Collection for Shontaan:
- Day 1: ₹11 lakhs
- Day 2: ₹18 lakhs
- Day 3: ₹31 lakhs
Total (3 Days): ₹60 lakhs
Who Won the Weekend?
Based on the opening weekend figures, it is clear that Khadaan has emerged as the frontrunner in this box office battle, outpacing Shontaan by a substantial margin of around ₹1.96 crore. As audiences continue to flock to theaters during the holiday season, it will be interesting to see how both films perform in the coming days.
Conclusion
With Khadaan taking the lead in this cinematic showdown, Dev’s return to mass entertainment seems to resonate well with audiences. Meanwhile, Shontaan still holds potential for growth as word-of-mouth spreads. As both films compete for attention during this festive period, fans eagerly await further developments in their box-office journeys.
Disclaimer: Box office figures are estimates and may vary based on sources.
