Kabir Khan’s biopic “Chandu Champion,” featuring Kartik Aaryan as India’s first Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar, has garnered attention with its robust box office performance. Despite a modest start with an opening collection of Rs 5.40 crore, the film showed a remarkable upward trajectory. On Sunday, June 16, the Chandu Champion saw a substantial increase in collections, earning Rs 11.01 crore in a single day. This surge brings the film’s total domestic box office earnings to Rs 24.11 crore within three days of its release. Audiences have responded positively to the film, driven by strong word-of-mouth and Kartik Aaryan’s compelling portrayal, setting the stage for a potentially successful theatrical run.
The glowing word of mouth has come into play… #ChanduChampion gets the much-needed boost on Day 3 [Sun]… The solid gains – despite #Munjya proving a tough opponent – is a big plus.#ChanduChampion enjoys the advantage of an extended weekend, since Day 4 [Mon] is a holiday…… pic.twitter.com/50vk4YqPn8
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 17, 2024